Bill Text: VA HR778 | 2022 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Frank Sarfo.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-06-17 - Bill text as passed House (HR778ER) [HR778 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HR778-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, in 2022, Frank Sarfo, a custodian at Little Run Elementary School, received the Fairfax County Public Schools Outstanding Employee Award in the Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee category; and
WHEREAS, presented by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Human Resources, the Outstanding Employee Awards recognize school faculty and staff members for their work to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices; Frank Sarfo was one of 71 finalists out of more than 730 employees eligible for the awards; and
WHEREAS, the Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee category covers support staff members with at least one year of full-time or part-time employment in their current position at a public school in Fairfax County; Frank Sarfo was nominated for the award by his peers at Little Run Elementary School, and he won at the pyramid level and in Region 5 to advance as a divisionwide finalist; and
WHEREAS, Frank Sarfo, affectionately known as Mr. Frank, is a reassuring and joyful presence at Little Run Elementary School, and he inspires students and fellow employees alike with his unfailing positivity and contagious smile; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his regular duties as custodian, Frank Sarfo engages with students to build trust and understanding and often provides mentorship and support to students in need; and
WHEREAS, Frank Sarfo sets an excellent example for young people and has built strong cooperative relationships with his fellow employees, enabling Little Run Elementary School to develop confident, caring lifelong learners; and
WHEREAS, Frank Sarfo and the 11 other honorees received their Outstanding Employee Awards at a special ceremony at the George Mason Center for the Arts on June 8, 2022; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Frank Sarfo hereby be commended on winning a Fairfax County Public Schools Outstanding Employee Award; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Frank Sarfo as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his outstanding service to young people in Fairfax County.