Bill Text: GA HR2167 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Jackson, Ms. Luvenia Wright; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR2167 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2167-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2167
By:
Representatives Baker of the
78th
and Glanton of the
76th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Luvenia Wright Jackson on the occasion of her retirement; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Luvenia Wright Jackson 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,
Ms. Jackson has dedicated over 34 years to molding young minds and challenging
students to achieve their utmost potential through her work in the field of
education; and
WHEREAS,
she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary special education and master's
degrees in administration and supervision and special education from Georgia
State University and an education specialist degree from West Georgia College;
and
WHEREAS,
since 1976, Ms. Jackson has been committed to the education of children in
Clayton County, serving as a Special Education Teacher at Hendrix Drive and
Morrow Elementary Schools, Assistant Principal of Riverdale Middle School, and
Principal of Pointe South Elementary School and Kendrick Middle School;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Jackson diligently and conscientiously devoted her time, talents, and energy
to education as an administrator and leader, serving as CEO/President of the
Georgia Association of Educators and Assistant Superintendent for Student
Services, Chief of Student Services, Senior Administrator, Acting Chief
Communications and Information Officer, and Special Assistant to the
Superintendent for the Clayton County School System; and
WHEREAS,
a native of Burke County, Georgia, Ms. Jackson has earned many accolades and
honors in recognition of her dedicated service to the field of education,
including the 1996 GAE Administrator of the Year, a 1997 Clayton County NAACP
Image Award, and a Lifelong Dedication to Education Award from the Clayton
County Juvenile Court; 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 heartily and gratefully commend Ms. Luvenia Wright Jackson for her
over three decades of sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on
behalf of education in Georgia; recognize the positive influence she has had
upon the lives and futures of countless young people in this state; and extend
to her best wishes on a healthy and happy retirement.
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 Ms. Luvenia
Wright Jackson.
