Bill Text: GA HR1080 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Lewis, Dr. Patricia J.; Notable Woman of Achievement; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-04-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR1080 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1080-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 1080
By: Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing Dr. Patricia J. Lewis as a Notable Woman of Achievement in observance of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Patricia J. Lewis is Superintendent and Founder of Clayton County's first charter school, Lewis Academy of Excellence, a college preparatory public academy located in Riverdale, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the daughter of a preacher, Dr. Lewis's devotion to assisting and uplifting the lives others was instilled in her at an early age by her parents, the late William and Fannie Clark; and

WHEREAS, a native of Peoria, Illinois, Dr. Lewis earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Illinois State University, a master's degree in psychological foundations and early childhood education from California State University, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and administration from Western Michigan University and Pacific Western University; and

WHEREAS, she moved to the Atlanta area in 1989 and since then she has earned an eye-catching reputation for the vital role that she has played in the teaching profession and her deep personal commitment to the education of the students of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, since the opening of Lewis Academy of Excellence in 2005, the institution has doubled its enrollment from 247 to 500 students and has achieved AYP status each year since its doors opened; and

WHEREAS, in 2007, Dr. Lewis purchased the former Woodward Academy campus with 27.75 acres of land and six buildings to serve as the campus for Lewis Academy of Excellence; and

WHEREAS, the campus recently added a brand new playground through the collaborative efforts of KABOOM, parents, and community leaders; and

WHEREAS, her talent as an educator in challenging and molding the future leaders of this nation has been recognized with numerous accolades and honors, including a 2001 Outstanding Principal Award from Victory Charter School, induction into the National Teacher Hall of Fame in 1998, a Teacher of the Year Award in 1995, an Outstanding Woman of America Award from the National Jaycees, and a National Sojourner Truth Award from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women; and

WHEREAS, as Women's History Month, March, 2009, is set aside to celebrate and honor those women who have contributed their time and talents to the betterment of this state and this nation, it is only fitting and proper that Dr. Lewis be recognized on this highly significant occasion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Dr. Patricia J. Lewis for the positive influence she has had upon the lives and futures of countless young people in this state and recognize her as a Notable Woman of Achievement in observance of Women's History Month.

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. Patricia J. Lewis.
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