Bill Text: GA HR1577 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Gilbert, Ms. Andrea Allison; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-09 - House Read and Adopted [HR1577 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1577-Introduced.html

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10 LC 94 2435

House Resolution 1577

By: Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Mills of the 25th, and Benton of the 31st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Ms. Andrea Allison Gilbert; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Andrea Allison Gilbert has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in the teaching profession and her deep personal commitment to the education of the students of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Gilbert has dedicated nearly three decades to molding young minds and challenging students through her work in the field of education; and

WHEREAS, she earned a bachelor's degree from Brenau University, a master's degree from the University of Georgia, and a specialist's degree from North Georgia College and State University; and

WHEREAS, this highly respected professional educator began her career as a preschool teacher at Candler St. Kindergarten in 1983, has served as a media clerk for Enota Elementary School and Centennial Arts Academy, and is currently a media specialist at Enota M.I. Academy; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Gilbert's devotion to education was recognized with the 1996 Teacher of the Year Award, and she has coached four division championship teams for Enota's Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl; and

WHEREAS, her passion for uplifting the lives of others through education and her unique gift of finding a balance between high academic expectations and genuine concern and care for her students serve as an example for all educators; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of her contributions to the students in this state, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary commitment and accomplishments of this outstanding individual.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body heartily and gratefully commend Ms. Andrea Allison Gilbert for her over three decades of sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia and for the positive influence she has had upon the lives and futures of countless young people in this state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Andrea Allison Gilbert.