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A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Lesley Gilpin as Kentucky's first 1
National Board-Certified school social worker. 2
WHEREAS, a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of 3
Kentucky, Lesley Gilpin has obtained both a bachelor degree and a master of social work 4
degree; and 5
WHEREAS, Lesley Gilpin became a licensed clinical social worker in 2021 and is 6
an active member of the board of officers for the Kentucky Association for School Social 7
Work; and 8
WHEREAS, for 24 years Lesley Gilpin has worked as a certified school social 9
worker and became the first National Board-Certified school social worker in Kentucky; 10
and 11
WHEREAS, currently working at The Providence School in Jessamine County, 12
Lesley Gilpin is passionate about demonstrating a growth mindset to her students and 13
being an advocate for expanding the reach of mental health services within schools; and 14
WHEREAS, Lesley Gilpin is particularly interested in topics such as alternative 15
education, grief, trauma, educator self-care, and issues facing LGBTQ+ youth; 16
NOW, THEREFORE, 17
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 18
Kentucky: 19
Section 1. The Senate hereby recognizes and honors Lesley Gilpin for her 20
continued service and support for youth and congratulates her on being the first National 21
Board-Certified school social worker in Kentucky. 22
Section 2. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy this Resolution 23
to Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe for delivery. 24