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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 70
BY SENATORS MCPHERSON AND DONAHUE AND REPRESENTATI VE DIXON
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Barbara Clover on being named the 2010 National Secondary Art Educator of
the Year by the National Art Education Association.
WHEREAS, the National Art Education Association promotes art education through
professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, it is the leading professional organization for art educators in pre-
kindergarten through twelfth grade, as well as college and university professors and
researchers, administrators, and museum educators; and
WHEREAS, the National Art Education Association represents more than twenty
thousand members from across the world; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Clover was selected as the 2010 National Secondary Art
Educator of the Year for her exemplary contributions toward the promotion of art education;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Clover is president of the Louisiana Art Education Association and
views her affiliation with that organization as a vehicle to advocate for the arts and for art
education; and
WHEREAS, she has been an art teacher at Holy Savior Menard Central High School
in Alexandria for sixteen years where she has challenged her students to create art; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Clover has been at the forefront of many local art events and has
chaired the Youth Art Month program for the Louisiana Art Education Association; and
WHEREAS, she has been honored nationally five times for her work with Youth Art
Month, including four Awards of Excellence and one Claire Flanagan Memorial Grand
Award, which is the highest award presented by the Council for Art Education, Inc.; and ENROLLED
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WHEREAS, Barbara Clover's dedication to art education is manifested in her ability
to develop creative individuals, to prepare them to be successful adults, and to inspire a
lifelong love and appreciation for art.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend and congratulate Barbara Clover on being named the 2010 National Secondary
Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Barbara Clover.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES