Bill Text: GA SR775 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: O'Neal, Mr. Michael; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-04-03 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR775 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR775-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 775
By:
Senator Jackson of the 2nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Michael O'Neal; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Michael O'Neal has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment
to the education of the students of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
a 35-year resident of Savannah, Georgia, Mr. O'Neal is the founder of Parent
University and executive director of its management company, Community United
Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS,
established in 2000 in collaboration with Savannah-Chatham County Public
Schools, Parent University is a community based volunteer and nonprofit
organization with the goal of forming a bridge between the community and
schools; and
WHEREAS,
this faith based program has attracted over 4,000 participants from the Savannah
area and provides practical training for parents and encourages parental
involvement in their children's education; and
WHEREAS,
a Leadership Savannah graduate, Mr. O'Neal managed a pilot program for the City
of Savannah called Strong Families Program that gave training to parents of
youth who were considered at risk by the schools or the courts; and
WHEREAS,
a civic leader, Mr. O'Neal is active in several community councils and boards,
including the Economic Opportunity Authority Board, the Youth Futures Authority
Board, the United Way of the Coastal Empire Board, the Truancy Intervention
Project Board, and the American Cancer Society Leadership Board;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. O'Neal has received numerous awards in recognition of his outstanding
service, including a Friend of Education honoree award from the Phi Delta Kappa
Association of Professional Educators, a Humanitarian Award from the Martin
Luther King Junior Observance Day Association, and a Georgia Outstanding Citizen
Award from the Georgia Secretary of State; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. O'Neal is united in love and marriage to his wife, Jo-Nell, and they have
been blessed with four remarkable children and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his 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 Mr. Michael O'Neal for his sacrifice, foresight,
accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia and for the
positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of countless young
people in this state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Michael O'Neal.
