Bill Text: GA HR144 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Wilson, Dr. Mark; National Principal of the Year; commend and invite to House

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-02-19 - House Passed/Adopted [HR144 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR144-Introduced.html

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09 LC 94 0114

House Resolution 144

By: Representatives Holt of the 112th and Smith of the 113th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Dr. Mark Wilson on being named 2009 National Principal of the Year and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Mark Wilson serves with distinction as principal of Morgan County High School in Madison, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, before being named the 2009 National Principal of the Year, this stellar educator was also named the state's MetLife/Georgia Association of Secondary Schools 2009 Principal of the Year; and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals selected Dr. Wilson as National High School Principal of the Year for 2009, crediting Dr. Wilson's selection to his willingness to think outside the box and his ability to create a sense of connection and belonging among the students and teachers of Morgan County High School; and

WHEREAS, part of Dr. Wilson's well-deserved recognition was an award of $5,000.00 to be put toward any aspect of the school he wishes, such as school improvement projects or professional development; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wilson is praised for his innovative and creative strategies employed to facilitate teacher planning and collaboration, enhance communication between students and teachers, and motivate students to reach their highest level of achievement; and

WHEREAS, this selfless and committed principal was inspired to devote his life to the education profession by his father, who was unable to finish school when he was young but returned to earn his high school diploma at the age of 50; and

WHEREAS, Morgan County and the State of Georgia are privileged to have such a hard-working and dedicated educator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Dr. Mark Wilson for his dedication to the education of Georgia's youth and congratulate him upon his well deserved recognition as 2009 National Principal of the Year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dr. Mark Wilson is invited to appear before the House of Representatives for purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House.