12 LC 93 0757

House Resolution 1559

By: Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st

A RESOLUTION

Commending Jessie Walls, the Apalachee High School and Barrow County Schools 2012 system-wide 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, Jessie Walls has shown by the example of her 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 her superlative achievements at Apalachee High School where she is a gifted student and has been selected as the Apalachee High School and Barrow County Schools 2012 system-wide 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 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, Jessie chose as her STAR teacher Apalachee High School educator Ryan McDeermond, who provided support and guidance throughout the years and encouraged Jessie to achieve her utmost potential; and

WHEREAS, Jessie 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 Jessie Walls' spectacular scholastic endeavors, recognize her for being named the Apalachee High School and Barrow County Schools 2012 system-wide STAR Student, 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 Jessie Walls.