Bill Text: GA HR1359 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Backus, Denise; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-08 - House Read and Adopted [HR1359 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1359-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1359
By:
Representatives Benton of the
31st
and McCall of the
30th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Denise Backus, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most
important objective of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS,
Denise Backus 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,
she has been with the Jackson County School System since 1996, first at East
Jackson Middle School and then at Jackson County Comprehensive High School
before finding a home at East Jackson High; and
WHEREAS,
Denise Backus has earned distinction for teaching excellence as a result of her
dedication to her students and her profession and has been honored as East
Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and
WHEREAS,
prior to her work in Jackson County, she worked for the Department of Defense
Dependent Schools in special education at Kadena High School in Okinawa, Japan;
and
WHEREAS,
she is united in love and marriage and shares a home with her husband, stepson
Devin, and her five pound Chihuahua, Happy Jack; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of her contributions to the education and welfare of young people
in this state, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the
extraordinary accomplishments and academic achievements of this outstanding
individual.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend heartily Denise Backus, East Jackson Comprehensive High
School's 2012 STAR Teacher, and express to her their most sincere best wishes
for continued success in the future.
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 Denise
Backus.