Bill Text: GA HR2228 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: DeLargy, Dr. Paul; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2228 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2228-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2228
By:
Representative Smith of the
113th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. Paul DeLargy; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Paul DeLargy has long been recognized for the vital role that he has played
in the teaching profession, his deep personal commitment to the education of the
future leaders of this nation, and his amazing entrepreneurial acumen and
leadership; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. DeLargy was raised in Miami, Florida, and attended the University of
Florida, where he was a member of the Gators football team and graduated with a
bachelor's degree in economics; and
WHEREAS,
he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States military, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans
during World War II; and
WHEREAS,
he earned a Doctor of Education degree in education administration from the
University of Georgia and dedicated many years to education administration as an
elementary school principal in Hinesville and Athens; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. DeLargy's experience as a collegiate athlete and his love of sports were
instrumental in his success as an athletic director in Hinesville, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
he diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and energy to the
University of Georgia as Director of the Center for Community Education, an area
in which he worked extensively for years and was honored for his service by
being inducted as one of the first members of the National Community Education
Association's Community Education Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. DeLargy is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Carolyn, and
has been blessed with two remarkable children, Pam and Kip, and two wonderful
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
an entrepreneurial giant in Georgia and the United States, Dr. DeLargy created
the teaching model for entrepreneurship in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden;
and
WHEREAS,
his passion for uplifting the lives of others through education and his unique
gift for finding a balance between high academic expectations and genuine
concern and care for his students serve as an example for all educators;
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 Dr. Paul DeLargy for his years of sacrifice, foresight,
accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia, recognize
the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of countless young
people in this state, and extend to him best wishes for future 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 Dr. Paul
DeLargy.
