Bill Text: MS HR53 | 2010 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mary Lucy "Doc" Sennett; commend stellar career accomplishments and contributions to the field of education.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-15 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR53 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2010-HR53-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2010 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Brown
House Resolution 53
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE STELLAR CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MARY LUCY "DOC" SENNETT AND ACKNOWLEDGE HER PARAMOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.
WHEREAS, Mary Lucy "Doc" Sennett has been a lifelong student of learning and an advocating proponent for providing secondary and post-secondary students with a quality education as an educator of exceptional talent and credentials; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sennett, who attended and graduated from Delta State University with a bachelor of science degree and master of education degree, in 1970 and 1974, respectively, received her doctor of education degree from the University of Mississippi in 1981, and subsequently has been certified in special education by the State Department of Education and as a National Board Certified Teacher by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and
WHEREAS, equipped with sound knowledge and understanding of the importance of education to the future of one's success, Mrs. Sennett's concern for the academic fate of the state's educable children ignited the flame to promote the educational growth and attainment in the lives of children in and throughout this nation; and
WHEREAS, with a call to arms, Mrs. Sennett commenced her career in education more than 40 years ago in 1970 as a chemistry and biology instructor for ninth and tenth graders in the public schools located in the Mississippi Delta; and
WHEREAS, throughout the course of her career as a tenured veteran educational asset, Mrs. Sennett served as an instructor of chemistry, biology and special education for high schools in the Mississippi Delta and Rankin County, in addition to assuming some administrative duties and assuming responsibilities in educating students on the collegiate level as an instructor with Belhaven University and through her offering of online courses with Walden University; and
WHEREAS, with education at the forefront of her agenda to spur the success of an individual, Mrs. Sennett has endeavored to effectuate positive educational outcomes for all students under her tutelage, and has received numerous commendations and recognitions for her yeoman's work that reveals her passion for the liberation afforded individuals equipped with the education and skills to pursue greatness in life; and
WHEREAS, to her credit, she has received national, regional, state and local honors, including being named as a finalist for the National Teachers Hall of Fame (2005, 2009); Outstanding Biology Teacher by the National Biology Teacher Association (2004); National Board Certified Teacher (2002); Dreyfus/Wilson Fellowship recipient (1982); Mississippi Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year (2004); Mississippi STAR Teacher by the Mississippi Economic Council (1977); Teacher of the Year by the Flowood Chamber of Commerce (2008); and Outstanding Achievement Award by the Cleveland School District (1998), just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to acknowledge the unselfish resolve of individuals such as Mrs. Sennett, who have committed their time, efforts and resources to improving the futures and educational prospects of countless individuals:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the stellar career accomplishments of Mary Lucy "Doc" Sennett, acknowledge her paramount contributions to the field of education and extend sincere wishes for continued success in all of her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mrs. Sennett and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
