Bill Text: IN HR0064 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the New Harmony School for its excellence.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-06 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0064 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2012-HR0064-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION commemorating the New
Harmony School.
Whereas, Education and New Harmony have been
synonymous for nearly two centuries;
Whereas, The community pioneered many of the standard
practices in use today;
Whereas, Their foresight led to the creation of the first
infant school in the nation, the first coeducation system, and the
first trade school;
Whereas, New Harmony School, in its current organization, graduated its inaugural class in 1879, beginning
a long tradition with those initial two alumni;
Whereas, New Harmony School has a history of excellence
documented by the many awards and accolades given to the
school, including five Four Star School rankings, three U. S.
News & World Report Best High School designations, and
continuous school improvement awards; and
Whereas, The New Harmony School has been an integral
part of the education landscape of Indiana and the United
States and a forerunner in successful practices throughout its
history: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives acknowledges the wonderful accomplishments of the staff and teachers of the New Harmony School throughout the years and thanks them for their dedicated service to the children of Indiana.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit copies of this resolution to principal Douglas Mills, school board president James R. Scarafia, school board vice president Jason J. Wilson, school board secretary Brenda S. Butman, school board members James O. Eagan, Jr. and Curtis R. Schmitt, and superintendent Fran Thoele.
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