Bill Text: GA HR939 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: King, Mrs. Ila W.; retirement; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-04-01 - House Read and Adopted [HR939 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR939-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 939
By:
Representative Reece of the
11th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mrs. Ila W. King on the occasion of her retirement; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Ila W. King 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,
Mrs. King has dedicated an amazing 35 years molding young minds and challenging
students through her work in the field of education; and
WHEREAS,
she earned an associate's degree from Florida College, a bachelor's degree in
elementary education from the University of South Florida, and a master's degree
in educational leadership from Troy State University; and
WHEREAS,
this highly respected educator and administrator began her career in 1974 as a
sixth grade teacher at Macon County Junior High School, and during her years of
dedicated service to education she has taught at Ideal Elementary School, Morgan
Township School, Macon County Primary School, West Clayton Elementary School,
Berkeley Middle School, Macon County Elementary School, and Brewer Elementary
School; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Knight will be retiring from her position as principal of Summerville
Elementary School, where she has devoted six years; and
WHEREAS,
an active member of her community, Mrs. Knight has served as president of the
Macon County Pilot Club and the Macon County Friends of the Library and is an
active volunteer with the Macon County 4-H program, founding the state's first
4-H llama club with her husband in 2000; and
WHEREAS,
nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young
people, and Mrs. Knight has, during her career in education, exemplified the
selfless dedication and professionalism which are characteristic of our finest
educators; 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 Mrs. Ila W. King for her over three
decades of sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of
education in Georgia, recognize the positive influence she has had upon the
lives and futures of countless young people in this state, and congratulate her
upon the grand occasion of her retirement.
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. Ila W.
King.
