| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0130 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 216 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Park of the 107 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Clark of the 108 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Beckles of the 96 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and honoring Principal Denise Showell of Hull Middle School in Duluth, |
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| 18 | 18 | | recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School Award; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, on September 23, 2024, the United States Department of Education named Hull3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Middle School the recipient of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award, a prestigious4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | honor award based on student academic achievement measures and progress toward closing5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | achievement gaps; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Principal Denise Showell has displayed exemplary leadership and devotion to7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | her students' education as well as modeled passion for teaching for all future educators in8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | Georgia; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Principal Denise Showell has spent the last 38 years in the education field and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | has been at the helm at Hull Middle School for 20 years, where her guidance and vision have11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | fostered a culture of excellence; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, under her leadership, Hull Middle School has received the Governors Platinum13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | and Silver Awards in recognition of outstanding academic performance; and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 216 |
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| 32 | 32 | | - 1 - 25 LC 129 0130 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, Principal Denise Showell has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority |
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| 35 | 35 | | for 39 years, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to service and community engagement;16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, such achievements contribute to the advancement of Gwinnett County and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | underscore the importance of supporting educators, mentorship, and commitment to quality19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | training; and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, the State of Georgia proudly recognizes individuals whose tireless efforts have21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | a lasting impact on the lives of students and the broader community.22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | the members of this body recognize and honor Principal Denise Showell for her career-long24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | achievements and extend best wishes for her and the Gwinnett County Public School25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | System's continued success in all future endeavors.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Principal Denise Showell.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | H. R. 216 |
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