Bill Text: GA SR1143 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Grovner, Ms. Maria O.; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-08 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1143 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1143-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1143
By:
Senator Chapman of the 3rd
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RESOLUTION
Commending
Ms. Maria O. Grovner on being named Georgia's Middle School Counselor of the
Year; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Maria O. Grovner has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for
the vital role that she has played in the lives of children and her deep
personal commitment to the education of the students of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
an honor graduate of McIntosh County Academy, Ms. Grovner earned a bachelor's
degree from Georgia Southern University, a master's degree from Troy State
University, and a specialist degree from Argosy University; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Grovner has implemented many innovative and creative counseling activities
at her current school, Creekland Middle School, which earned her recognition as
the Gwinnett County and Georgia School Counselors Association Region 2 Counselor
of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
she has created an array of student activities that promote early college and
diversity awareness and a program that focuses on special learning strategies
for students displaced from their homes due to natural disasters;
and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Grovner coordinates a Peer Leadership Conference for Gwinnett County middle
schools, which brings together over 600 peer leaders throughout the county, and
has established numerous student programs to instill self-confidence, improve
communication, and facilitate student academic and social achievements;
and
WHEREAS,
she is an active member of the Georgia School Counselors Association, serving as
middle school worksetting vice president and cochair of the mentoring program,
providing assistance and guidance to school counselors across this state;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Grovner's commitment to improving the lives of her students and creating a safe and welcoming school environment earned her the prestigious distinction of being named Georgia's Middle School Counselor of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Grovner's commitment to improving the lives of her students and creating a safe and welcoming school environment earned her the prestigious distinction of being named Georgia's Middle School Counselor of the Year; 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 SENATE that the members of this body heartily
and gratefully commend Ms. Maria O. Grovner for her sacrifice, foresight,
accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of Georgia's students, recognize the
positive influence she has had upon the lives and futures of countless young
people in this state, and congratulate her upon her recognition as Georgia's
Middle School Counselor of the Year.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Maria O. Grovner.
