Bill Text: GA SR616 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Thornton, Mrs. Jerelean D. "Jeri"; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-18 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR616 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR616-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 616
By:
Senator Jones of the 10th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mrs. Jerelean D. "Jeri" Thornton on the occasion of her
retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Jerelean D. "Jeri" Thornton 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,
a native of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Mrs. Thornton graduated from Pompano Beach
Senior High School and holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood development
and elementary education from Florida A&M University and a master's degree
in education from Cambridge College; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Thornton began her teaching career in Rockdale County at Flat Shoals
Elementary School as a third grade instructor, and throughout the years, she has
taught at Chapel Hill Elementary School and Canby Lane Elementary School;
and
WHEREAS,
at each school, Mrs. Thornton was active in enriching and inspiring the future
leaders of Georgia through her involvement in the Sunshine Committee, the BETA
Club, Student Council, 4-H Club, Career Day, Black History Month, Field Day,
Teacher of the Year Committee, and serving as a mentor; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Thornton serves as an example to her neighbors and students with her
dedicated involvement with such organizations as the NAACP, American Business
Women of America, the League of Educators, GAE/ODE, the National Congress of
Black Women, the National Council of Negro Women, and Delta Sigma Theta
sorority; and
WHEREAS,
a devoted woman of faith, Mrs. Thornton is an active member of Greater Piney
Grove Baptist Church, where she has served on committees providing Easter
programs, Black History education, tutoring, and mentoring; and
WHEREAS,
Mrs. Thornton has been united in love and marriage to Nathaniel "Nick" Thornton
for 34 years, and they are the proud parents of three daughters, Angela,
LaTasha, and Nikkia; 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 Mrs. Jerelean D. "Jeri" Thornton for her years 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Jerelean D. "Jeri"
Thornton.
