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Senate
Resolution 977
By:
Senator Gooch of the 51st
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Grant Mitchell Shope, Dawson County 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,
Grant Mitchell Shope 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 Dawson County High School, where he is a gifted student and has
been selected as Dawson County 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,
Grant chose as his STAR teacher Dawson County High School educator Mike
Williams, who provided support and guidance throughout the years and encouraged
Grant to achieve his utmost potential; and
WHEREAS,
an active student at his school, Grant is involved with many extracurricular
activities, including the National Honor Society, Y-Club, the Christian Life
Conference, and the Youth Assembly;
and
WHEREAS, Grant 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 SENATE that the members of this body heartily
commend Grant Mitchell Shope's spectacular scholastic endeavors, recognize him
for being named Dawson County 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Grant Mitchell Shope.