Bill Text: GA SR1381 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Pearl Academy-Nyame NTI Math and Science Institute; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-31 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1381 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1381-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1381
By:
Senator James of the 35th
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RESOLUTION
Commending
the Pearl Academy-Nyame NTI Math and Science Institute on its inaugural Youth
Environmental Sustainability Summit; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
since 2000, the mission of the Pearl Academy-Nyame NTI Math and Science
Institute has been the advancement of academic excellence, with an emphasis on
math and science, through an environmental approach to primary and secondary
education; and
WHEREAS,
students at Pearl Academy benefit from the school's international college
preparatory curriculum that prepares them for critical thinking, community
service, and positive leadership; and
WHEREAS,
faculty and staff at Pearl Academy work diligently to develop students'
characters, expect high academic standards, and instill the desire for a
lifelong pursuit of excellence; and
WHEREAS,
situated on five acres with an abundance of wildlife, the Pearl Academy campus
allows students to interact with the environment, which impresses upon them the
importance of conservation and environmentally friendly lifestyle choices;
and
WHEREAS,
this amazing institute of learning has sponsored the Independent Schools Health
and Science Fair Exchange and, in April, will begin a Bio Diesel Feedstock
Collection Center; and
WHEREAS,
students at Pearl Academy are publishing a mini children's guide to gardening
with resource manuals and step-by-step instructional DVDs on how to start a
backyard garden; and
WHEREAS,
on April 17, 2010, Pearl Academy will hold its inaugural Youth Environmental
Sustainability Summit at Camp Truitt 4-H Lodge and Campgrounds in College Park,
Georgia, where all in attendance will learn how to start a school and community
garden.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the Pearl Academy-Nyame NTI Math and Science Institute for challenging and
inspiring the future leaders of this state, commend its commitment to providing
quality education to students, and recognize its inaugural Youth Environmental
Sustainability Summit.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Pearl Academy-Nyame
NTI Math and Science Institute.
