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House Resolution 1926
By: Representative Dempsey of the 13th

A RESOLUTION


Commending Austin Beacham, Rome City School System's and Rome 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, Austin Beacham 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 Rome High School where he is a gifted student and has been selected as Rome City School System's and Rome High School's 2012 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 who has inspired and encouraged them throughout their high school career; and

WHEREAS, Austin chose as his STAR Teacher Rome High School educator Mr. Andy Blackburn, who provided support and guidance throughout the years and encouraged Austin to achieve his utmost potential; and

WHEREAS, Austin 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 Austin Beacham's spectacular scholastic endeavors, recognize him for being named Rome City School System's and Rome 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 Austin Beacham.