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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.