HR253INTRODUCED Page 0 HR253 XHKKZ7E-1 By Representative Harbison RFD: First Read: 02-May-24 1 2 3 4 5 XHKKZ7E-1 04/29/2024 bm (L)bm 2024-1645 Page 1 First Read: 02-May-24 HR____ COMMENDING ANITA WHITLOCK ON HER RETIREMENT. WHEREAS, we take great pride and pleasure in commending Anita Whitlock for outstanding professional achievement on the occasion of her retirement as a teacher at Good Hope High School in Cullman, Alabama ; and WHEREAS, for 25 years, Anita Whitlock has been an integral part of Good Hope High School, specializing in English and Theater and serving as the advisor for the Youth Literacy Leaders, an organization aimed at empowering students by granting them a voice in their educational journey; through this initiative she actively contributes to various school events and awards scholarships to seniors in recognition of their reading achievements ; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Whitlock shines as the guiding force behind Poetry Out Loud at her school, igniting passion in students as she mentors them to excel in poetry recitation at local, regional, and state levels; her students have excelled at all levels of Poetry Out Loud culminating in a state victory in the original poetry competition ; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Whitlock is the epitome of relentless dedication, ceaselessly urging her students to surpass their limits and achieve greatness; her infectious positivity and unwavering encouragement extend not only to her students but also to her fellow educators; when you interact with her, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HR253 INTRODUCED Page 2 also to her fellow educators; when you interact with her, you can count on Mrs. Whitlock to infuse your day with a burst of optimism and uplift your spirits with her radiant presence; and WHEREAS, with her tireless dedication and exceptional skills, Mrs. Anita Whitlock personifies the finest qualities of those who enrich the lives of our young people through the noble vocation of education ; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That it is a distinct privilege to commend Anita Whitlock for exceptional professional achievement on the occasion of her retirement, and by copy of this resolution we convey our highest esteem and our best wishes in all her future endeavors. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41