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House Resolution 1659

By: Representative Dollar of the 45th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Pope High School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, under the Georgia Single Statewide Accountability System, schools throughout the state are graded on their success in meeting academic goals by the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement; and

WHEREAS, only a few of the state's schools qualify to receive Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze recognition on the basis of the high percentage of students meeting and exceeding standards; and

WHEREAS, Pope High School has been named as one of these outstanding schools for the 2010-2011 school year, receiving the Platinum Award; and

WHEREAS, this award reflects the results of the exemplary endeavors of the school's students, the dedication of their teachers and faculty, and the many contributions of their parents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Pope High School for its outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and its excellence in student academic achievement and recognize the great credit this fine school reflects upon Cobb County and the State of Georgia.

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 Pope High School.