| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0413 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 846 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Bell of the 75 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Neal of the 79 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Scott of the 76 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Douglas of the 78 |
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| 12 | 12 | | Burnough of the 77 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing the AgriTech Solutions Program in Clayton County Public Schools; and for |
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| 18 | 18 | | other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, the AgriTech Solutions Program in Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS)will3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | play vital role in preparing the next generation of agriculturists to develop sustainable and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | profitable local food systems; and 5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, the Office of STEM and Innovation at CCPS is dedicated to promoting6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | excellence in STEM education and fostering innovative learning environments; and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, the office has effectively supported the STEM certification process for schools8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | within the district, resulting in 11 STEM Certified schools and the enhancement of STEM9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | and Computer Science programs across more than 28 schools, including over 13 K-510 |
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| 27 | 27 | | computer science labs; and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, the Office of STEM and Innovation has actively supported agricultural12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | initiatives, including hydroponics, aeroponics, and traditional gardening, thus broadening13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | student understanding and engagement in sustainable agricultural practices; and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | H. R. 846 |
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| 32 | 32 | | - 1 - 25 LC 129 0413 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, these agricultural programs not only provide practical skills but also introduce |
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| 35 | 35 | | students to a range of career opportunities within the agricultural sector, emphasizing the16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | importance of sustainability and innovation; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, the office has been instrumental in forging and sustaining partnerships between18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | schools, industry leaders, and institutions of higher education, thereby enriching the19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | educational landscape with opportunities for practical application and career readiness; and 20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, Mundy's Mill High School students engage in the Agriteens Club using the21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | Next Steps Youth Entrepreneurship Program's game-based curriculum called Community22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | On-Demand; and23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, through project-based initiatives, students develop hands-on agricultural skills,24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | explore sustainable farming practices and gain the business acumen needed to pursue careers25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | in agribusiness, agritech and agritourism; and 26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, through strong partnerships with industry and higher education, CCPS provides27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | real-world learning experiences that promote career readiness leadership in sustainability and28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | economic innovation; and 29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | WHEREAS, Georgia Women in Agriculture Association has recognized CCPS' impact on30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | STEM in Agriculture, thereby combining their invaluable support and continued31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | collaboration to shape future leaders in the field.32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | the members of this body recognize the AgriTech Solutions Program in Clayton County34 |
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| 54 | 54 | | Public Schools for the outstanding positive impact it has made on the students of Georgia.35 |
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| 55 | 55 | | H. R. 846 |
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| 57 | 57 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized |
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| 59 | 59 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to37 |
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| 60 | 60 | | Clayton County Public Schools.38 |
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| 61 | 61 | | H. R. 846 |
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