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House Resolution 163
By: Representatives Smith of the 70
th
, Glaize of the 67
th
, Thomas of the 65
th
, and Bonner of
the 73
rd
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mrs. Barbara Andrews Landreth's retirement and service as Georgia's longest
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serving teacher; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Mrs. Barbara Andrews Landreth received her teaching degree from Troy State3
College; and4
WHEREAS, Mrs. Landreth served her community as an English teacher for 59 years at5
Newnan High School in Coweta County; Mrs. Landreth taught English and literature for 566
of her 59 years in Room 106 and served as the English department chair. Mrs. Landreth7
served as the Newnan High School Ephemera yearbook advisor since 1964, and she was8
recognized four times as a STAR Teacher and was instrumental in Newnan High School,9
being selected as a Georgia School of Excellence three times; and10
WHEREAS, Mrs. Landreth's service to her community has touched the lives of thousands11
of Georgia students and their families and illustrates the impact of Georgia professional12
educators.13
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that14
the members of this body commend and offer sincere gratitude to Mrs. Barbara Andrew15 23 LC 112 1308
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Landreth for her service to Georgia students, her service unto the community, and her service
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unto Georgia.17
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that her 59-year teaching career serves as an example for all18
citizens of Georgia and that the impact of her service will be experienced for years to come19
in our state.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mrs.22
Barbara Andrews Landreth.23