Bill Text: GA SR60 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: King, Ms. Andrea; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-01-27 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR60 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR60-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 60
By:
Senator Butler of the 55th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Andrea King for outstanding contributions to public education
in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Andrea King is a highly respected educator who teaches at Rock Chapel
Elementary School in Lithonia, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the exceptional instructional practices and teaching methods of Ms. King have
led to her selection as one of Georgia's 2008 National Milken Educators of the
Year; and
WHEREAS,
the Milken National Educator Awards is the largest teacher recognition program
in the United States, with a national network of over 2,300 honorees since the
program's inception in 1985; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. King was recommended for the honor by a blue ribbon committee of education
and policy leaders appointed by the Georgia Department of Education for her
dedication and commitment to education, effective instructional practices, and
student achievement; and
WHEREAS,
during her tenure at Rock Chapel, she has achieved exemplary educational
accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the
teaching profession, demonstrated strong long-range potential for professional
and policy leadership, and engaged and inspired the students, teachers, and
parents she surrounds; and
WHEREAS,
nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young
people, and Ms. King has, during her teaching career, exemplified the selfless
dedication and professionalism which are characteristic of our finest educators;
and
WHEREAS,
it is appropriate that this body join in expressing appreciation to Ms. King for
her outstanding efforts and accomplishments in professional
education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body hereby recognize, commend, and congratulate Ms. Andrea King upon her selection as Educator of the Year; and they express their gratitude for the great credit this fine educator reflects upon the City of Lithonia and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body hereby recognize, commend, and congratulate Ms. Andrea King upon her selection as Educator of the Year; and they express their gratitude for the great credit this fine educator reflects upon the City of Lithonia and the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Andrea King.
