09 LC 94 0238

House Resolution 187

By: Representatives Loudermilk of the 14th, Scott of the 2nd, Franklin of the 43rd, Rice of the 51st, Collins of the 27th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Declaring February 4, 2009, as Home Education Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives are dedicated to excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, the members of this body believe in the fundamental responsibility and right to ensure the best quality education for this state's children, and parental choice and involvement are crucial to excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, home education has been a major part of America's education system since the beginning of our nation and demonstrates the American ideals of liberty, innovation, and individual responsibility; and

WHEREAS, many American statesmen and leaders, including George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Quincy Adams, John Marshall, Robert E. Lee, Booker T. Washington, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Mark Twain, and Andrew Carnegie, were home schooled; and

WHEREAS, home schooled students continue to exhibit excellence in academic achievement and perform well above the national average on standardized achievement tests; and

WHEREAS, home educated students in Georgia have continually exhibited high standards of academic achievement and citizenship.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the parents' right to choose the best education for their children and that home education has proven to be a successful form of education.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Wednesday, February 4, 2009, is acknowledged as Home Education Day at the state capitol.

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 the public and the press.