Bill Text: GA SR98 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 98 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Morgan County Middle School; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR98 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR98-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 98

By: Senator Grant of the 25th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Morgan County Middle School for being designated as a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch in 2009; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Morgan County Middle School has been designated as a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch, a recognition program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform; and

WHEREAS, Morgan County Middle School joins 14 other Georgia schools to receive this prestigious designation since the program's inception in 2002; and

WHEREAS, a school deemed a Lighthouse School to Watch has been selected by state leaders for its academic excellence, responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and commitment to helping students achieve at high levels; and

WHEREAS, the recognition demonstrates that Morgan County Middle School is a school with strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and dedication to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement; and

WHEREAS, this remarkable middle school has proven that it is possible to overcome barriers in order to achieve excellence and become a place of learning where educators and students are eager to take part; and

WHEREAS, with this title, Morgan County Middle School is officially acknowledged as a model middle school and will serve as a shining example for other middle schools across the state; and

WHEREAS, this designation is an honor for students, faculty, and staff and one that is deserving of pride for the school and the Morgan County community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Morgan County Middle School on its designation as a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Morgan County Middle School.