Bill Text: GA HR2125 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Wilson, Dr. Johnny L.; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2125 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR2125-Introduced.html

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12 LC 93 1775

House Resolution 2125

By: Representative Waites of the 60th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Dr. Johnny L. Wilson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Johnny L. Wilson has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in higher education and his deep personal commitment to the students of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in history and urban affairs from Winston-Salem State University, a Master of Arts degree in political science from Central Missouri State University, and a PhD in political science from Atlanta University; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wilson has an extensive teaching career, including positions as director of the pre-law program, interim chair, chair, and assistant professor for the department of political science at Clark Atlanta University; assistant professor for the social science department at Clark College; and teaching at numerous elementary, middle, and high schools in the Atlanta Public School System; and

WHEREAS, he has received numerous honors, including the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, the World's Greatest Teacher Award, the Master Institute Mentor Award, and the Parent Participation Award; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his contributions to higher education in this state, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary commitment and accomplishments of this outstanding individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Dr. Johnny L. Wilson for his sacrifice, foresight, accomplishments, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia and for the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of countless young people in this state.
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 Dr. Johnny L. Wilson.