Bill Text: GA HR351 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Martin, Mrs. Lori; commend

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-18 - House Read and Adopted [HR351 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR351-Introduced.html

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09 LC 94 0663

House Resolution 351

By: Representative Benton of the 31st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mrs. Lori Martin; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lori Martin, an educator at Commerce Middle School, is widely recognized throughout her community and the state as the personification of excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to academic achievement, Mrs. Martin has been named the 2008-2009 Commerce City School System Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in special education from North Georgia College, Mrs. Martin continued her devoted study by earning a master's degree in special education from North Georgia College and a specialist degree in leadership and administration from Lincoln Memorial University; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Martin has dedicated 17 years to education in Commerce City Schools with experience teaching kindergarten, second grade, fifth grade, and special education; and

WHEREAS, a devoted woman of faith, Mrs. Martin is an active member of First United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school, serving as Children's Church Leader, working on the Executive Council, and contributing to the Pre-school Board and the Administrative Council; and

WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young people and Mrs. Martin has, during her teaching career, exemplified the selfless dedication and professionalism which are characteristic of our finest educators; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate that this body join in expressing appreciation to Mrs. Martin for her outstanding efforts and accomplishments in professional education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Mrs. Lori Martin is hereby recognized, commended, and congratulated upon being selected as Teacher of the Year; and gratitude is expressed for the great credit this fine educator reflects upon the Commerce City School System and the State 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 Mrs. Lori Martin.