WHEREAS, in 2023, Stafford County Public Schools selected 11 outstanding faculty and support employees as the divisionwide Staff of the Year award winners; and

WHEREAS, the Stafford County Public Schools 2022–2023 Staff of the Year award winners were selected from among 112 finalists across all schools and departments in the school division; the award winners represent the professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to building the best possible learning environment that is demonstrated by every employee of the school division; and

WHEREAS, the Stafford County Public Schools 2022–2023 Staff of the Year award winners were Allen Hicks, principal of the year, Stafford High School; Alissa Fraser, assistant principal of the year, Hartwood Elementary School; Katrina Palyo, counselor of the year, Brooke Point High School; Jennifer McCall, teacher of the year, North Stafford High School; and Avery Tully, first class teacher of the year, Stafford Middle School; and

WHEREAS, award winners also included Sharon Miller, administrative support service employee of the year, Edward E. Drew Middle School; Cathleen Fillis, instructional support service employee of the year, Widewater Elementary School; Carmen Rugg, professional and technical support service employee of the year, Hampton Oaks Elementary School; Michael Heflin, service support service employee of the year, H.H. Poole Middle School; Cassandra Wickline, Bandy service employee of the year; and Glenn Lum, school resource officer of the year, Colonial Forge High School; and

WHEREAS, the Stafford County Public Schools 2022–2023 Staff of the Year award winners were recognized at the inaugural Gold Star Gala on May 2, 2023; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Stafford County Public Schools 2022–2023 Staff of the Year award winners hereby be commended for their accomplishments; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Stafford County Public Schools as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the achievements and contributions to students of the Stafford County Public Schools 2022–2023 Staff of the Year award winners.