Bill Text: GA HR445 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Jordan, Dr. Liz; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-02-26 - House Passed/Adopted [HR445 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR445-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 445
By:
Representatives Hill of the
180th,
Brooks of the
63rd,
Coleman of the
97th,
and Williams of the
165th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Dr. Liz Jordan and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Liz Jordan has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of
her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state
as evidenced dramatically by her 38 years of superlative service in the field of
education; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Jordan earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Edward Waters
College, a master's degree in elementary education from Savannah Armstrong
University, a doctorate degree in education from Nova University, and holds an
education specialist certificate; and
WHEREAS,
during her distinguished career with Camden County School System, Dr. Jordan has
served as director of the GED program, the extended day program, the summer
school program, the school system's accreditation program, and the federal and
remedial education program, and was the assistant superintendent for special
programs; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Jordan's talent, dedication, and commitment has been recognized with such
honors as the State President's Award for Outstanding District Director of the
Year, the Camden County Black Business Award, and Teacher of the Year for St.
Mary's Elementary School and the Camden County School System; and
WHEREAS,
a devoted woman of faith, Dr. Jordan is an active member of Wheeler Street
Church of God serving as a member of the Ladies Ministries Choir, the Drama
Ministry's founder and director, church clerk, Special Schools Programs
coordinator, and the vice president of Silver Bells; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Jordan serves as a role model to her students and neighbors with her
community activism with the St. Mary's Library Board, the Hospital Authority
Board, the Georgia Compensatory Education Leaders Association, the Georgia
Association of Educational Leaders, the Adult Literacy Board, Habitat for
Humanity of Camden County, and Court Appointed Special Advocate Board;
and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Jordan is united in love and marriage to Robert Lee Jordan, Sr., and she is
blessed with four remarkable children, Robine, Angela, Robert, and Felecia, and
six delightful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
her significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience
and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the
citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her
colleagues and students, and the outstanding accomplishments of Dr. Jordan
deserve recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Dr. Liz Jordan for her nearly four decades of efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the youth of Georgia and invite
her to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time designated
by the Speaker of the House.
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 Dr. Liz
Jordan.
