Bill Text: MS HR21 | 2017 | Regular Session | Engrossed

Mississippi House Resolution 21 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Madison Station Elementary School educator Allison Ruhl; congratulate upon receiving the 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-21 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR21 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2017-HR21-Engrossed.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2017 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Wilson, Gunn

House Resolution 21

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR ALLISON RUHL UPON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS 2016-2017 MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARD.

WHEREAS, on January 11, 2017, Madison Station Elementary School first-grade teacher Allison Ruhl was honored with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, which was presented to her with a hug from First Lady Deborah Bryant after an introduction from Governor Phil Bryant; and

WHEREAS, in her fifth year teaching at Madison Station, Ms. Ruhl did well to walk across the gymnasium amid thunderous applause from students, faculty and public officials; and

WHEREAS, the prestigious Milken Educator Award recognizes those exceptional educators, such as Ms. Ruhl, who serve as a model for the state and nation; and

WHEREAS, the award is given in a surprise ceremony at the recipient's school, and along with a huge rally of support from the students and fellow teachers, the recipients receive a $25,000 no-strings-attached gift from the Milken Family Foundation; and

WHEREAS, as one of only 35 teachers to win the award in 2017, Ms. Ruhl is the only Mississippian among this year's recipients, and is the first Madison County School District educator to be honored with the award; and

WHEREAS, founded by Mr. Lowell Milken to celebrate, promote and stimulate commendable K-12 educators, and to publicly demonstrate that excellence in education must be acknowledged and rewarded, the Milken Educator Award strives to communicate to parents and policymakers the established truth that the quality of the educator is the most important factor in determining student achievement; and

WHEREAS, candidates are not formally nominated and do not apply for the award, rather they are recommended by the Department of Education Blue Ribbon Committees in participating states, and the awards are intended to encourage the best early- or mid-career teachers to stay in the profession and encourage others to teach; and

WHEREAS, during the awards ceremony, Mrs. Ruhl received high praise from State Superintendent of Public Education, Dr. Carey Wright, who said Ms. Ruhl is a wonderful example of our dedicated educators who work tirelessly to help students succeed, and from First Lady Deborah Bryant and Madison County School District Superintendent Ronnie McGehee, who both echoed the praise of Superintendent Wright in their affirmation of Ms. Ruhl being very deserving of this honor; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize the outstanding teachers of our state, such as Ms. Ruhl, whose dedication to the education of our youth brings great pride to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby congratulate Madison Station Elementary educator Allison Ruhl for receiving the prestigious 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award, and extend best wishes for continued success in her teaching career.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Allison Ruhl, the Madison County Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Education, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.