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Senate Resolution 944

By: Senators Gooch of the 51st and Bethel of the 54th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Brianna Russell, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Student finalist; 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, Brianna Russell 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 Pickens High School where she is a gifted student and has been selected as a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Student finalist; 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, Brianna 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 Brianna Russell's spectacular scholastic endeavors, recognize her for being named a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Student finalist, 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 Brianna Russell.