Bill Text: GA HR2170 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 2170 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Finch, Mrs. Kate; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR2170 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2170-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 2170

By: Representative Hudson of the 124th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mrs. Kate Finch upon her election as president of the Georgia Retired Educators Association; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Kate Finch 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 certified gifted teacher, Mrs. Finch earned a bachelor's degree in home economics, a master's degree in learning disabilities, and a specialist's degree in learning disabilities; and

WHEREAS, she dedicated 26 years to the field of education, serving as a health teacher for middle grades for three years and teaching language arts and literature for gifted students and reading to students with learning disabilities for 23 years; and

WHEREAS, this dedicated educator was committed to enriching the lives of her studetns both inside the classroom and out, serving as advisor to the Junior Beta Club, coach for middle and high school academic bowl teams, advisor to high school yearbook staffs, and coach of the high school debate team and cheerleading squad; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Finch served as president of the Oglethorpe County Unit of the Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA) from 2005 to 2007 and served as GREA's Area XVII director prior to being elected as GREA president; and

WHEREAS, she has been united in love and marriage to Aubrey Finch, a retired high school principal, for 51 wonderful years, and they have been blessed with four remarkable children, Bob, Bill, Kathy, and Jim; and

WHEREAS, the proud mother of three educators and an attorney, Mrs. Finch is the grandmother of ten amazing grandchildren and two delightful great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Finch is an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Tuckson United Methodist Church, Athens-Elbert District United Methodist Women, Fastbreak Club, and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life program; 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body heartily and gratefully commend Mrs. Kate Finch for her decades of sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia; recognize the positive influence she has had upon the lives and futures of countless young people in this state; and congratulate her upon her election as president of the Georgia Retired Educators Association.

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 Mrs. Kate Finch.