Bill Text: GA HR662 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Henry, Ms. Jeannie "Sis" M.; commend
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-17 - House Read and Adopted [HR662 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR662-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 662
By:
Representatives Coleman of the
97th,
Maxwell of the
17th,
Everson of the
106th,
Millar of the
79th,
Dickson of the
6th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Jeannie "Sis" M. Henry; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Jeannie "Sis" M. Henry 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. Henry has dedicated more than 30 years to molding young minds and
challenging students through her work in the field of education;
and
WHEREAS,
devoted to improving public education, Ms. Henry has served as a teacher,
district administrator, expert in school finance campaigns, and nationally
recognized speaker, trainer, and author on school board governance;
and
WHEREAS,
she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of schools with her service on the
school board association as a communications director, board development
director, and deputy director; and
WHEREAS,
in 2001, Ms. Henry began her tenure as executive director of the Georgia School
Boards Association (GSBA) and has worked tirelessly to ensure that state leaders
understand the role and value of school boards in a participatory democracy;
and
WHEREAS,
under her leadership, the GSBA has dramatically improved its grassroots advocacy
activities, increased the programs and services offered to local boards, and
modeled the use of strategic planning as a method of continuous improvement of
operations; and
WHEREAS,
as a result of her guidance and efforts, there has been a dramatic increase in
collaboration between education associations and organizations throughout this
state; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition for her outstanding achievements, the National School Boards
Association has awarded Ms. Henry its highest honor, the 2009 Thomas A. Shannon
Award of Excellence in School Board Association Leadership; 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. Jeannie "Sis" M. Henry for her
sacrifice, foresight, accomplishments, and contributions on behalf of education
in Georgia and for the positive influence she has had upon the lives and futures
of countless young people in this state.
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. Jeannie
"Sis" M. Henry.
