Bill Text: GA SR638 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: King, Dr. Samuel T.; recognize
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-20 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR638 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR638-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 638
By:
Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Douglas of the 17th, Buckner of the 44th and
Seay of the 34th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. Samuel T. King; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Samuel T. King has dedicated 24 years of his life to molding young minds and
challenging students through his deep personal commitment to the field of
education; and
WHEREAS,
because Dr. King has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that he has played in the teaching profession and the education of
the students of Georgia, he was chosen to lead the Rockdale County School System
in 2005; and
WHEREAS,
this highly respected professional educator has been recognized for his work in
raising the bar for education in Rockdale County with honors such as being named
2008 Outstanding Educator by the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders,
nominated for Georgia Superintendent of the Year, and being chosen to represent
the State of Georgia in the Century Club 100 and for the National Center for
Education Research and Technology; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. King has earned the respect of colleagues, parents, and students with his
creation of the Superintendent's Advisory Council, his innovative changes to
school scheduling and curriculum, and his development of "Ninth Grade Academies"
at each high school; and
WHEREAS,
as an educational administrator, Dr. King has worked tirelessly to increase
student achievement with the creation of "Safety Net Programs" to help
struggling students, and has implemented protocols to maintain sound fiscal
policies to facilitate a debt-free school system; and
WHEREAS,
through the initiatives and leadership of Dr. King, the Rockdale County School
System achieved "District-Wide Accreditation" from the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools on November 12, 2008, an achievement attained by only 93 of
180 school districts in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his contributions to the students in this state and Rockdale
County, 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 Dr. Samuel T. King for his leadership, foresight,
accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of public education in Georgia and
for the positive influence he 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 Dr. Samuel T. King and the
Chairman of the Board of Education.
