Bill Text: GA HR306 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Phoenix School; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR306 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR306-Introduced.html
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LC 94 0350
House
Resolution 306
By:
Representatives Dickson of the
6th,
Williams of the
4th,
and Weldon of the
3rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Phoenix School; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Phoenix School is a joint project between Dalton City Schools and Whitfield
County Schools which offers a unique setting for students who struggle to find
success in the traditional high school classroom environment; and
WHEREAS,
over the past three years, the Phoenix School has served an average of 400
students, 280 of which have earned their high school diploma, a remarkable
accomplishment for students who were on paths to dropping out before entering
the Phoenix School; and
WHEREAS,
this year's enrollment at the Phoenix School is 381 students, with at least 148
on track to graduate; and
WHEREAS,
the Phoenix School also provides students attending other local high schools the
opportunity to take courses in order to help them stay focused to graduate;
and
WHEREAS,
graduates of the Phoenix School credit the dedicated, understanding, and
compassionate teachers and administrators at the school who care about
individual students and encourage their success; and
WHEREAS,
Principal Fred Toney has encouraged an atmosphere of support and achievement,
assisting students develop as productive and responsible members of the
community; and
WHEREAS,
the Phoenix School has provided numerous students with the hope of a better
future, and the commitment and hard work of the school's faculty and staff are
worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Phoenix School for their achievements and great
contribution to the students and young people of Georgia.
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 principal
of the Phoenix School, Fred Toney.