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House
Resolution 46
By:
Representative Setzler of the
35th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
January 25, 2011, as School Choice Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
all children in Georgia should have the right to the highest quality schools
available; and
WHEREAS,
citizens across Georgia agree that improving the quality of education in this
state and expanding access to great schools should be an issue of importance to
state leaders; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia has a multitude of high quality public schools, public charter schools,
and private schools; and
WHEREAS,
the vital need for education reform is one that transcends ideology and
political party affiliation; and
WHEREAS,
research in Georgia and across the nation conclusively demonstrates that
providing children with multiple schooling options improves academic
performance; and
WHEREAS,
numerous organizations in Georgia work to uplift the lives of students and
advocate school choice for families, including, Center for an Educated Georgia,
Georgia Charter Schools Association, Georgia Parent Advocacy Network, Agudath
Israel of America, Torah Day School of Atlanta, Apogee Georgia School Choice
Scholarship Fund, Arete Scholars Fund, G.R.A.C.E. Scholars, Americans for
Prosperity Georgia, Georgia Public Policy Foundation, American Federation for
Children, and the Foundation for Educational Choice.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the importance of providing Georgia families with access to
quality education and the ability to choose the school that is best suited to
their child's needs.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that January 25, 2011, is recognized as School Choice Day at
the state capitol and the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the public and the press.