Bill Text: GA HR939 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Blair, Erika M.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR939 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR939-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 939
By:
Representative Anderson of the
117th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Erika M. Blair, Harlem High School's 2011 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,
Erika M. Blair 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 Harlem High School where she is a gifted student and has been
selected as Harlem High School's 2011 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 (SAT) 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,
Erika chose as her STAR teacher Harlem High School educator Ms. Betty Bailey,
who provided support and guidance throughout the years and encouraged Erika to
achieve her utmost potential; and
WHEREAS,
Erika earned a 2090 on the SAT and participates in the Advanced Academy at the
University of West Georgia, where she will continue to study upon her
graduation; and
WHEREAS,
Erika 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 Erika M. Blair's spectacular scholastic endeavors,
recognize her for being named Harlem High School's STAR Student for 2011, 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 Erika M.
Blair.
