Bill Text: GA SR1224 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: May, Mrs. Patricia; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-16 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1224 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1224-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1224
By:
Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th, Butler of the 55th, Henson
of the 41st, James of the 35th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mrs. Patricia May; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Patricia May 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,
a native of Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. May was educated in the Atlanta Public School
System and earned a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University, a
master's degree from Southern Illinois University, and an administrative
certificate from the State University of West Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
she has dedicated 37 years to molding young minds and challenging students
through her work in the field of education, leading the students of S.H. Archer
High School, Clark Junior High School in East St. Louis, East St. Louis Senior
High School, and Lithonia High School; and
WHEREAS,
this highly respected professional educator moved from the classroom into the
field of educational administration in 1994, serving as Discipline and
Attendance Assistant Principal and Instructional Assistant Principal at Lithonia
High School; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. May has a tradition of excellence on the track as well as in the classroom,
winning the Georgia High School State Championships in the 200 meter dash, the
4x100 meter relay, and the 4x200 meter relay in 1968 and 1969, being recognized
as an All-American while at Tennessee State University from 1969 to 1973, and
helping set an American record in the 4x200 meter relay at the Dogwood Relays
while at Tennessee; and
WHEREAS,
currently Principal of Lithonia Middle School, Mrs. May's dedication to young
people has been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including a Pillar
of the Community Award in Education from the City of Lithonia, Coach of the Year
from DeKalb County, and Relay Coach of the Year at the Illinois State Meet in
1979; 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 SENATE that the members of this body heartily
and gratefully commend Mrs. Patricia May for her decades of sacrifice,
foresight, accomplishment, 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 Secretary of Senate is authorized and directed to
transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Patricia May.
