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House
Resolution 1361
By:
Representative Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Tirth Devang Shah, Commerce High School's 2012 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,
Tirth Devang Shah 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 superlative achievements
and has been honored with the AP Scholar Award, UGA Certificate of Merit, and is
his school's Governors Honors Program nominee; and
WHEREAS,
he is an active member of the Key Club, Beta Club, Student Government, Academic
Bowl, One-Act Tech Crew, Literary Team, and the Reading Bowl; 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 who has inspired and encouraged them throughout their high school
career; and
WHEREAS,
Tirth chose as his STAR teacher Commerce High School's educator Matthew M.
Dahlke, who provided support and guidance through the years and encouraged Tirth
to achieve his utmost potential; and
WHEREAS,
Tirth 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 Tirth Devang Shah's spectacular scholastic endeavors,
recognize him for being named Commerce High School's STAR Student for 2012, 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 Tirth Devang
Shah.