Bill Text: GA SR761 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Rutherfoord, Jim; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-01 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR761 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR761-Enrolled.html

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12 LC 93 0297

Senate Resolution 761

By: Senator Rogers of the 21st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the winner of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction Jim Rutherfoord; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is a state-wide program initiated by the Technical College System of Georgia to honor outstanding instructors at the System's 25 member institutions; and

WHEREAS, the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction began in 1991 and is designed to recognize and honor technical college instructors who make significant contributions to technical education through innovation and leadership in their fields; and

WHEREAS, formerly known as the Commissioner's Award of Excellence, the Rick Perkins Award was renamed in memory and honor of Thomas "Rick" Perkins, an instructor at West Central Technical College, who received the Commissioner's Award immediately prior to his untimely passing; and

WHEREAS, Rutherfoord has taught math courses ranging from learning support classes to more advanced courses such as calculus and statistics at Chattahoochee Technical College for ten years at the Jasper and Canton campuses; and

WHEREAS, he has 25 years of experience in private industry which is important to bring into the classroom and share with students; and

WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young people and Jim Rutherfoord exemplifies the selfless dedication which is characteristic of our finest educators; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate that this body join in expressing appreciation to Jim Rutherfoord for his efforts and accomplishments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Jim Rutherfoord, congratulate him on winning the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, and expresses their gratitude for the great credit this outstanding educator reflects upon his school, the school system, 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 Jim Rutherfoord.