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Senate Resolution 1147

By: Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Carter of the 1st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Wayne Ervin, the 2011 Outstanding American History Teacher; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Wayne Ervin has been named the 2011 Outstanding American History Teacher by the Georgia State Society of the Colonial Dames XVII Century; and

WHEREAS, to name the Outstanding American History Teacher, chapters of the Colonial Dames XVII Century are requested each year to submit endorsements of teachers from their local area and a panel of judges reviews the applications; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ervin's application was submitted by the Saint Simons Island Chapter; and

WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most important objective of the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his contributions to the education and welfare of young people in this state, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. Wayne Ervin, the 2011 Outstanding American History Teacher, and express to him their sincere best wishes for continued success in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Wayne Ervin.