Bill Text: GA HR1040 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Whelchel, John L.; commend
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - House Read and Adopted [HR1040 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1040-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1040
By:
Representatives Dobbs of the
53rd
and Wilkinson of the
52nd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
John L. Whelchel, The Westminster Schools' 2011 STAR Student; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most
important objective of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS,
John L. Whelchel has shown by the example of his academic accomplishments that
the pursuit and attainment of scholastic success are within the reach of the
students in this state; and
WHEREAS,
this remarkable scholar has earned distinction through his superlative
achievements at The Westminster Schools where he is a gifted student and has
been selected as The Westminster Schools' 2011 STAR Student; and
WHEREAS,
to be selected as a STAR Student for a high school, a student must have obtained
the highest score in one administration of the new three-part Scholastic
Aptitude Test and be in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his or her
class; and
WHEREAS,
each school has one STAR Student who in turn has the opportunity to choose a
STAR Teacher that has inspired and encouraged them throughout their high school
career; and
WHEREAS,
John chose as his STAR teacher The Westminster Schools educator Dr. Gavin
Drummond, who provided support and guidance throughout the years and encouraged
John to achieve his utmost potential; and
WHEREAS,
John has personified the selfless dedication, mental agility, verbal adroitness,
and personal maturity necessary for superlative academic performance;
and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation toward the future of this
bright and promising young citizen.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body heartily commend John L. Whelchel's spectacular scholastic endeavors,
recognize him for being named The Westminster Schools' STAR Student for 2011,
and express their most sincere best wishes for continued academic success in the
future.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to John L.
Whelchel.