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House Resolution 155
By: Representatives Gullett of the 19
th
, Momtahan of the 17
th
, New of the 40
th
, Kelley of the
16
th
, and Smith of the 18
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student
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Organizations; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organization3
(CTSO) students are visiting the state capitol on February 5, 2025, for CTSO Day,4
representing such outstanding organizations as DECA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and FFA; and5
WHEREAS, East Paulding's DECA students have demonstrated continued excellency6
through their many achievements, including earning Industry Certification in 2024, winning7
the 2024 Region Championship, attaining Gold Certified School-Based Enterprise status, and8
ranking among the Top 10 Largest Chapters in Georgia; and9
WHEREAS, DECA officers Mamie Jeffries, Alyssa Gurley, Kendylle Jones, Zakiya10
Castello, and Angelina Arce, along with advisors Halie Bissell and Megan Dupree, have11
provided leadership and guidance in fostering student success within the organization; and12
WHEREAS, East Paulding's HOSA students have made a significant impact through their13
healthcare education initiatives, maintaining over 100 active members annually for the past14
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five years and earning Healthcare Program Industry Certification through Hometown Health
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University; and16
WHEREAS, East Paulding's HOSA students have led community service projects such as17
nursing donations and goodie bags, volunteer work at Special Needs McKenna Farms,18
participation in the WellStar Volunteen Program, and supporting the American Red Cross19
Blood Drive; and20
WHEREAS, East Paulding HOSA has produced over 50 Healthcare Pathway completers21
who have entered the industry as professionals, with 94 percent of students passing the22
National Consortium of Health Science Exam in Allied Healthcare for the 2023-2024 school23
year; and24
WHEREAS, East Paulding's SkillsUSA students have demonstrated a longstanding25
commitment to excellence by earning Quality Chapter of Excellence status and achieving top26
honors at the 2024-2025 Regional Competition; and27
WHEREAS, they have enriched their community through volunteer service with the UGA28
Master Gardener Program for the Paulding County Extension, food drives for Caya29
Ministries, and active participation in Trunk or Treat, Kindergarten Christmas activities,30
Career Day, and Work-Based Learning programs; and31
WHEREAS, SkillsUSA officers Jillian Houston, Zig Nganga, Comfort Azehi, Braeden32
Walker, Brooklyn Bloomfield, Raine Rose Mitchell, Kimora Jones, Philip Orbih, Samantha33
Henry, and Kelli Oluko, along with advisor Kathy Gerau, have exemplified leadership and34
dedication to student achievement; and35
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WHEREAS, East Paulding FFA students Emily Baker, Raelyn Benton, Payton Clough, Jada
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Kassamani, Arianna Kellum, Sophia Laird, and Ethan Westhaven, under the guidance of37
advisor Nathan Chapman, continue to advance agricultural education and leadership through38
their participation in the program; and39
WHEREAS, the students and advisors of East Paulding High School's CTSO programs have40
demonstrated remarkable leadership, academic achievement, and service to their community,41
representing the highest ideals of career and technical education.42
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that43
the members of this body recognize and commend the outstanding contributions and44
achievements of East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations45
as well as extend best wishes for continued success.46
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized47
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the48
public and the press.49
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