Bill Text: GA SR1636 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

---

Bill Title: Tartt, Dr. Fannie H.; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1636 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1636-Enrolled.html

---

10 LC 38 1168

Senate Resolution 1636

By: Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Buckner of the 44th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Dr. Fannie H. Tartt for being a dedicated employee of the DeKalb County School System for 28 years; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dr. Fannie H. Tartt served as a reading specialist and provided leadership as an instructional coordinator, director of reading services, and executive director for the DeKalb County School System; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Tartt earned recognition as the recipient of the 1998 NAACP Education Award, was honored by the Retired Teachers of Decatur, DeKalb, and Rockdale for dedicated service, was honored by the Georgia Teacher Evaluation Project for dedication to educational excellence and instructional leadership by example, and was the recipient of the Phenomenal Woman Award as an advocate of children of all colors; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Tartt planned and implemented the first pre-kindergarten program in three DeKalb County schools and expanded it to 105 lottery funded pre-kindergarten classes, formed numerous partnerships, was instrumental in securing various grants, and trained staff throughout the school system; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Tartt had the creativity and drive to develop the traditional theme school program that has produced excellent outcomes for DeKalb County students in seven schools for 13 school years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Tartt had the vision to require sustained, documented involvement from each student's parents for participation in the theme school program, which has created crucial partnerships between the home and the schoolhouse and has helped students and families thrive together; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Tartt continues to support the traditional theme school program through various acts of voluntary service during her retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express their sincere appreciation for Dr. Tartt's groundbreaking educational contributions to DeKalb County and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Fannie H. Tartt.