Bill Text: MS HR118 | 2016 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Jodi G. McKenzie; commend and congratulate upon being named MS Teacher of the Year for 2016.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-04-20 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR118 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2016-HR118-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2016 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Read
House Resolution 118
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MRS. JODI G. MCKENZIE UPON BEING NAMED THE 2016 MISSISSIPPI TEACHER OF THE YEAR.
WHEREAS, on Thursday, April 14, 2016, Mrs. Jodi G. McKenzie, a teacher at Gautier High School, in Gautier, Mississippi, earned the distinction of being named the 2016 Mississippi Teacher of the Year, distinguishing herself as a premier educational professional; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McKenzie graduated from Resurrection Catholic High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi, before earning a bachelor degree in elementary education from the Long Beach Campus of the University of Southern Mississippi and earning her master's degree from William Carey University; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McKenzie serves as Chair of the English Department and teaches tenth and eleventh grade English at Gautier High School, she also sponsors the student council and serves on the Building Leadership Team; and
WHEREAS, committed to the educational needs of all students at Gautier High School, she serves on the summer curriculum writing team, and encourages student involvement while leading the student council in volunteering during the annual Jana Walmsley Swamp Run at the Jackson County Exceptional School and the Spirit of Gautier High School Fall Festival; and
WHEREAS, as one of four teachers nominated for Mississippi Teacher of the Year, Mrs. McKenzie sat waiting to hear the winner announced, sure it would be another finalist, only to hear her own name announced as the winner, she maintained her composure as waves of emotion swept over her and proudly accepted the award which required so many years of dedication and hard work to earn; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McKenzie's illustrious educational career began 12 years prior to accepting this prestigious award, at Escatawpa Elementary School, in the Moss Point School District, before moving to Gautier High School, under the direction of Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich, who insists, Mrs. McKenzie brings a passion and dedication to teaching worthy of this tremendous accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, as the 2016 Mississippi Teacher of the Year, Mrs. McKenzie will join fellow state winners across the country for a reception with the President and First Lady in the Rose Garden at the White House, she will compete against fellow winners for the distinction of earning the National Teacher of the Year honors; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize outstanding accomplishments and exceptional contributions to education within the State of Mississippi, like that of Mrs. McKenzie, whose tireless work and dedication to her students brings great pride to her school, her community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mrs. Jodi G. McKenzie on winning the 2016 Mississippi Teacher of the Year Award, and extend best wishes for continued success, especially as she represents the State of Mississippi, competing for the National Teacher of the Year Award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mrs. Jodi G. McKenzie, Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
