Bill Text: GA SR1173 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1173 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program; commend

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-19 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1173 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR1173-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1173

By: Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th and Crane of the 28th

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program on its 100th anniversary and for its Centennial Celebration during the 2012-2013 school year; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on September 18, 1912, 12 students enrolled at the Georgia School of Technology as the first class of co-op students under the supervision of Professor T.P. Branch, creating only the fourth such cooperative program in the United States; and

WHEREAS, through the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program, these students took knowledge gained in the classroom and applied it to the assignments in the workplace setting through partnerships with government and industry; and

WHEREAS, under the direction of J.E. McDaniel, James G. Wohlford, William H. Hitch, Thomas M. Akins, and Harold B. Simmons, the co-op program grew from a few participants in 1912 to thousands enrolled each year today; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Tech Co-op Program began with only local opportunities in 1912 and has since grown into a regional, national, and global experiential education program with students working in dozens of foreign locations; and

WHEREAS, the program has not only grown but also excelled, being listed in U.S. News and World Report as the "Program to Look For" every year the list has been published; and

WHEREAS, the program has produced tens of thousands of alumni, many of whom are outstanding leaders in industry, education, and government around this state and nation; and

WHEREAS, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of continuous operation of the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program, through economic depression, recession, and numerous military conflicts; and

WHEREAS, throughout its 100 year history, the program and its students have represented Georgia Tech in an exemplary fashion, having brought honor, esteem, and pride to Georgia Tech and the great State of Georgia from around the country and abroad; and

WHEREAS, under the leadership of Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson and Georgia Tech Department of Professional Practice Executive Director Patrick Antony, the Cooperative Education Program stands poised to continue on its path of excellence into the next 100 years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program on its 100th anniversary and for its century of service to students, industry, government, and higher education in the State of Georgia and heartily show their appreciation to the administration of Georgia Tech for its commitment to the growth and sustainment of this program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to President G.P. "Bud" Peterson and Dr. Patrick Antony.