Bill Text: GA HR553 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Hall, Ms. Beverly; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-03-17 - House Passed/Adopted [HR553 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR553-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 553
By:
Representatives Taylor of the
55th,
Ashe of the
56th,
Sinkfield of the
60th,
Bruce of the
64th,
Shipp of the
58th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Ms. Beverly Hall and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Beverly Hall 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. Hall serves as superintendent of Atlanta schools and has been named the
nation's top superintendent by the American Association of School
Administrators; and
WHEREAS,
since Ms. Hall became Atlanta's Superintendent in 1999, the city's schools have
seen an increase in graduation rates, improved test scores, and enhanced teacher
training; and
WHEREAS,
during her tenure as superintendent, Atlanta School System's on-time graduation
rate rose from 39 percent in 2002 to an amazing 72 percent in 2008;
and
WHEREAS,
her significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience
and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the
students of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her
colleagues, associates, students, and community; 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. Beverly Hall for her 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 Ms. Beverly Hall is invited to appear before the House
of Representatives at an appropriate date and time to be determined by the
Speaker of the House to receive a copy of this resolution.
