Bill Text: GA HR2129 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 2129 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Carpenter, Mr. G. David; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - House Read and Adopted [HR2129 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2129-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 2129

By: Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Sellier of the 136th, Talton of the 145th, and Harden of the 147th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. G. David Carpenter on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. G. David Carpenter has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in the teaching profession and his deep personal commitment to the education of the students of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carpenter has dedicated 35 years molding young minds and challenging students to achieve their utmost potential through his work in the field of education; and

WHEREAS, he earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Georgia Southern College, a master's degree in health and physical education from Georgia College, and an education specialist degree in administration and supervision from the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carpenter has diligently served as Superintendent of Houston County Schools since 2007 and has led the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals as president and chairperson of the legislative committee and federal relations committee and the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders as president; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished educator began his career in 1975 as a teacher and coach at Warner Robins Junior High School and over the last four decades has served as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal at Warner Robins High School; principal at Bonaire Elementary School; principal at Eagle Springs Elementary School; and executive director of Elementary Operations for the Houston County School System; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carpenter has earned many accolades and honors in recognition of his dedicated service to the field of education, including Georgia Distinguished Principal for the Third District, National Distinguished Principal for the State of Georgia, and a GAEL/GAESP Outstanding Educator Award in 2006; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his 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 Mr. G. David Carpenter for his sacrifice, foresight, accomplishments, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia; commend the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of countless young people in this state; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

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 Mr. G. David Carpenter.