Bill Text: GA HR2185 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Shields, Devin; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR2185 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2185-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 2185
By: Representatives Neal of the 1st and Scott of the 2nd

A RESOLUTION


Commending Devin Shields, Gordon Lee High School's 2010 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, Devin Shields 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 Gordon Lee High School where he is a gifted student and was selected as Gordon Lee High School's 2010 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 taken through the November test date of his or her senior year and be in the top ten 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, Devin chose Gordon Lee High School educator Mr. Kevin McElhaney as his STAR teacher, who provided support and guidance throughout the years and encouraged Devin to achieve his utmost potential; and

WHEREAS, Devin 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 Devin Shields's spectacular scholastic endeavors 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 Devin Shields.
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