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HR 783

Pan, Yixin "Linda"; Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Barton and 2 co-sponsors

The bill formally commends Yixin “Linda” Pan as Darlington High School’s 2025 STAR Student and honors her teacher Owen Kinney for support.

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Bill Summary · HR 783

Summary — H.R. 783: Commending Yixin “Linda” Pan, Darlington High School’s 2025 STAR Student

Purpose

H.R. 783 is a non‑binding House resolution that formally commends Yixin “Linda” Pan for being named Darlington High School’s 2025 STAR Student and extends congratulations and best wishes for her continued academic success. The resolution also recognizes the STAR Teacher she selected, educator Owen Kinney, for his support and guidance.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends Yixin “Linda” Pan for selection as Darlington High School’s 2025 STAR Student.
  • Notes the selection of Owen Kinney as Darlington High School’s 2025 STAR Teacher by Ms. Pan.
  • Describes the STAR Student selection criteria (see below).
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Ms. Pan.
  • Expresses the House’s appreciation for scholastic achievement and the value of quality education.

Background / Eligibility (STAR Student program)

  • To be a STAR Student, a student must have achieved the highest score in one administration of the three‑part Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and be among the top 10 percent or the top ten students of his/her class.
  • Each participating school names one STAR Student; that student may choose a STAR Teacher who has been especially inspiring or encouraging.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Yixin “Linda” Pan (Darlington High School).
  • Honored teacher: Owen Kinney (selected STAR Teacher).
  • The resolution is ceremonial and symbolic; it does not create legal rights or obligations for other parties or change existing law.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 28, 2025.
  • Key steps taken:
    • Referred to committees (Committee on Energy and Commerce; Committee on Ways and Means) — per the record.
    • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions calendar: April 17, 2025.
    • Read and adopted by the House: April 17, 2025 (record vote).
    • Reported enrolled: April 21, 2025.
  • Status: House — Read and Adopted. The Clerk was authorized to provide a copy to the honoree.

Sponsors and cosponsors

  • Primary sponsors (per resolution): Representatives Katie Dempsey (13th), Eddie Lumsden (12th), and Matt Barton (5th).
  • A large number of additional members are listed as cosponsors; the official text enumerates those members.

Impact

  • Ceremonial recognition intended to honor academic excellence and to spotlight the importance of education.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or legal effects; the resolution serves solely as an official commendation and public record of recognition.

Related measures

  • Companion measure noted: S. 248.

This resolution is an honorary document celebrating a student’s scholastic achievement and the teacher who supported her; it formalizes the House’s congratulations and directs distribution of an official copy to the student.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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