| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3025 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 282 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Martin of the 49 |
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| 5 | 5 | | and Barrett of the 24 |
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| 8 | 8 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 9 | 9 | | Recognizing and commending the 2024 Technical College System of Georgia award |
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| 11 | 11 | | winners; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) stands as a beacon of3 |
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| 13 | 13 | | excellence in technical education, contributing significantly to workforce development and4 |
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| 14 | 14 | | economic growth in our state; and5 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program annually6 |
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| 16 | 16 | | recognizes outstanding technical college students across the state, celebrating their academic7 |
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| 17 | 17 | | achievements, leadership, and service to their communities; and8 |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Nicholas Rucker, a physical therapist assistant student from Athens Technical9 |
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| 19 | 19 | | College, has been named the 2024 GOAL winner, embodying the dedication, skill, and10 |
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| 20 | 20 | | passion for excellence that the award seeks to honor; and11 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is bestowed12 |
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| 22 | 22 | | upon technical college instructors who demonstrate exceptional teaching abilities, making13 |
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| 23 | 23 | | significant contributions to the education of Georgia's skilled workforce; and14 |
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| 24 | 24 | | H. R. 282 |
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| 25 | 25 | | - 1 - 25 LC 112 3025 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Sharoko Farley, an instructor from Central Georgia Technical College, has been |
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| 28 | 28 | | distinguished as the 2024 recipient of the Rick Perkins Award, showcasing exemplary16 |
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| 29 | 29 | | dedication to student success and instructional excellence; and17 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, the Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education18 |
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| 31 | 31 | | (EAGLE) Award recognizes extraordinary achievements within the state's adult education19 |
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| 32 | 32 | | programs, highlighting individuals who have overcome challenges to pursue lifelong learning20 |
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| 33 | 33 | | and literacy; and21 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Patria Brown, recognized for exceptional academic achievements within her22 |
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| 35 | 35 | | local education program at Cobb County School District, has been honored as TCSG's 202423 |
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| 36 | 36 | | Adult Education Student of the Year, reflecting the perseverance, hard work, and24 |
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| 37 | 37 | | commitment to personal and professional growth that the EAGLE Award celebrates; and25 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, the Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award acknowledges the26 |
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| 39 | 39 | | vital role of educators in adult learning, recognizing those who provide inspiration, support,27 |
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| 40 | 40 | | and high-quality instruction to their students; and28 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, Rhea Brashear, an adult education instructor from Southern Regional Technical29 |
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| 42 | 42 | | College, has been awarded the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year,30 |
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| 43 | 43 | | demonstrating exceptional teaching and mentoring abilities that contribute to the success and31 |
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| 44 | 44 | | empowerment of adult learners.32 |
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| 45 | 45 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33 |
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| 46 | 46 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the 2024 Technical College System of34 |
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| 47 | 47 | | Georgia award winners and do hereby congratulate Nicholas Rucker, Sharoko Farley, Patria35 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Brown, and Rhea Brashear on their prestigious achievements.36 |
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| 49 | 49 | | H. R. 282 |
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| 51 | 51 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized |
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| 53 | 53 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to38 |
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| 54 | 54 | | Nicholas Rucker, Sharoko Farley, Patria Brown, and Rhea Brashear.39 |
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| 55 | 55 | | H. R. 282 |
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