Bill Text: GA HR2071 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 2071 (Prior Session Legislation)

GA State Legislature page for HR2071

Introduced

Bill Title: Ector, Mrs. Claretha Smithers; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-20 - House Read and Adopted [HR2071 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2071-Introduced.html

10 LC 94 3053

House Resolution 2071

By: Representative Epps of the 128th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mrs. Claretha Smithers Ector; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Claretha Smithers Ector has long been recognized by the citizens of this state 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, Mrs. Ector has dedicated nearly four decades to molding young minds and challenging students to achieve their utmost potential through her work in the field of education; and

WHEREAS, she has taught fourth, fifth, and sixth grades at Cedar Grove Elementary School in Ellenwood, Georgia, for the past 22 years and has been instrumental in developing a successful writing program for students; and

WHEREAS, a native of Virginia, Mrs. Ector earned a bachelor's degree in education from Virginia State University and a master's degree in education from Troy State University; and

WHEREAS, in addition to the students of Cedar Grove, she has inspired children to achieve at Ladysmith Elementary School in Virginia and Northside Elementary School in Griffin, where she was named Teacher of the Year in 1987; and

WHEREAS, a peer-teacher and role model, Mrs. Ector has served as a spelling bee coordinator, National Junior Beta Club sponsor, grade-level chairperson, and member of the Design Leadership Team; and

WHEREAS, she is united in love and marriage to her husband, Moses, and has been blessed with three stepchildren and four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, her passion for uplifting the lives of others through education and her unique gift for finding a balance between high academic expectations and genuine concern and care for her students serve as an example to all educators; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her contributions to the students 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 Mrs. Claretha Smithers Ector for her sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia and recognize the positive influence she 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 Mrs. Claretha Smithers Ector.