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07 LC 37 0453
House Resolution 573
By: Representatives Glanton of the 76th, Johnson of the 75th, Starr of the 78th, and Sinkfield of the 60th

A RESOLUTION


Commending the Clayton County 2006-2007 STAR students and STAR teachers; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Clayton County high schools have selected their 2006-2007 STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) students, and each STAR student, in turn, has named a STAR teacher in recognition of the impact that teacher has had on their academic success; and

WHEREAS, the students and teachers recognized for their outstanding accomplishments include: Leonard Ashu and teacher Sam Pennypacker, Morrow High; Kyle Skinner and teacher Kathy Saucier, Jonesboro High; Alma Castaneda and teacher James Holmes, Mt. Zion High; and Stephanie Carrin and teacher Sandra Fingall, Mt. Zion Christian Academy; and

WHEREAS, to be selected as a STAR student, a high school student must have obtained the highest score in one administration of the new three-part Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) taken through the November test date of his or her senior year and be in the top 10 percent or top ten students of his or her class; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize appropriately the accomplishments and achievements of these remarkable young men and women and their teachers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Clayton County STAR students and their STAR teachers and express to them their sincerest best wishes for continued 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 the Clayton County Board of Education.