A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating John G. Ellis, III upon his retirement.

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    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating John G. Ellis, III upon his retirement.

    Whereas, Dr. John G. Ellis, III graduated from Indiana State University with a Ph.D. in Education Administration and served for twenty years as Indiana's superintendent of schools, eight years in Jennings County Schools, and twelve years with Noblesville Schools;

    Whereas, Dr. Ellis was Indiana's Superintendent of the Year in 2004 and was awarded Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Kernan in the same year for his dedication to public education;

    Whereas, Dr. Ellis has served as the Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents since 2004 and received the "Distinguished Service Award" in 2009;

    Whereas, Over the course of his prestigious career, Dr. Ellis has presented at several state and national conferences including the National School Boards Association, the American Association of School Administrators, and the National Public Relations Association;

    Whereas, Dr John G. Ellis, III has spent over thirty years in school administration dedicating his career to

improving the lives of the students of Indiana and strengthening public education in the State: Therefore,

    
    SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly hereby recognizes the outstanding career and the many community contributions of Dr. John G. Ellis, III and honors him upon his retirement.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Dr. John G. Ellis, III.