Bill Text: VA HR89 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Lindsay K. Mottley.

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)

Status: (Passed) 2018-02-23 - Bill text as passed House (HR89ER) [HR89 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2018-HR89-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 89 Offered February 21, 2018 Commending Lindsay K. Mottley. ---------- Patron-- Adams, D.M. ----------

WHEREAS, Lindsay K. Mottley, a respected leader and educator in Chesterfield County, received the 2017 Administrator of the Year Award from the Virginia Association of School Librarians in recognition of her support for literacy as principal of Bettie Weaver Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) presents its Administrator of the Year Award annually to recognize state or division superintendents or school principals who have demonstrated outstanding support for the development of exemplary library programs and made sustained contributions that advance the role of libraries in the improvement of education; and

WHEREAS, a Richmond native, Lindsay Mottley attended Henrico County Public Schools and then received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Longwood University; she later earned a post-master's certificate in educational leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University; and

WHEREAS, Lindsay Mottley began her education career in Hanover County as a special education teacher at Liberty Middle School and Cool Spring Elementary School; she then served as an assistant principal at Mechanicsville Elementary School and Henry Clay Elementary School before becoming principal at Bettie Weaver Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, a talented and passionate administrator known as a champion of big ideas, Lindsay Mottley worked to instill a love of reading in her students at Bettie Weaver Elementary School by promoting project-based learning initiatives and providing strong support to the school librarian and reading specialist in their collaborations with classroom teachers; and

WHEREAS, among other projects, Lindsay Mottley worked with Bettie Weaver Elementary School's librarian to create a "Wonder Area" and "Makerspace" in the school library and helped find funding and resources to outfit it with materials; and

WHEREAS, Lindsay Mottley was presented with her Administrator of the Year Award during the VAASL Awards Banquet held on November 3, 2017; she received a plaque as well as an honorary life membership in the VAASL; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Lindsay K. Mottley hereby be commended on winning the 2017 Administrator of the Year Award from the Virginia Association of School Librarians; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Lindsay K. Mottley as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her tireless support for early literacy and her efforts to promote the joys of reading.