Bill Text: MS SR52 | 2022 | Regular Session | Engrossed


Bill Title: Recognize Tara Denevan as Mississippi Department of Education 2022 "Parent of the Year".

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2022-03-30 - Adopted [SR52 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2022-SR52-Engrossed.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2022 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Boyd

Senate Resolution 52

(As Adopted by Senate)

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TARA DENEVAN OF OXFORD AS THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2022 "PARENT OF THE YEAR".

     WHEREAS, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced that the 2022 Mississippi "Parent of the Year" is Tara Denevan, a mother of two students in the Oxford School District; and

     WHEREAS, Tara Denevan was nominated by the Oxford school district and is described as an amazing overcomer, innovator and a strong supporter of education for all students and teachers.  Her enthusiasm, love and passion for helping others is a gift she gives freely.  Tara always finds time to volunteer for the school district and the community; and

     WHEREAS, in the Oxford community, Tara has connected with many local businesses to help with projects that benefit both the students and teachers.  She believes it is important to be involved in your children's education because students with involved parents tend to make better grades, exemplify better behavior in the classroom, and score higher on tests.  "Being so involved with the district and the community has shown my children the true meaning of 'giving back' and has taught them compassion and awareness of others," said Denevan, who is also involved with her children's classmates.  Tara shows all children they are loved, celebrated and supported, which is vital to a positive learning experience; and

     WHEREAS, Her participation in various service-oriented activities and organizations have led to student success.  Serving as Fundraising Chair in 2017-2018, she led a team of parents with ticket sales of $55,000.00.  A portion of the proceeds were used to purchase STEM bins for Bramlett Elementary classrooms; and

     WHEREAS, with a giving heart, Tara has served as the Lovepack Chair and Food Drive Chair for several schools in the district.  She was responsible for collecting food for the food pantry, organizing and delivering food items to those in need.  Among many of her positions, she has served as:  PTO Vice-President, Kindness Week Coordinator, Fundraising Chair, Fun Friday Coordinator, PTO Board member and currently PTO President.  One of her dearest projects, as of today, is serving as Charger Christmas Kids Founder.  This project provides Christmas gifts to needy students in the school district; and

     WHEREAS, research has repeatedly shown that parental involvement is a critical factor in determining the academic success of students.  As part of the annual Parent of the Year Program, MDE asks each district to select an outstanding parent who has made a significant impact on school improvement efforts in the school district; and

     WHEREAS, we join the education community in Mississippi and the citizens of Oxford in commending an outstanding parent whose receipt of this award has brought honor to her school, her community and to the State of Mississippi:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize Tara Denevan of Oxford as the Mississippi Department of Education 2022 "Parent of the Year" and extend to Tara and her family our best wishes for supporting continued school improvement efforts.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Tara Denevan and her family, forwarded to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees of the Oxford School District and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

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