2017 Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 169 BY SENATORS GATTI AND PEACOCK A RESOLUTION To commend the administrators, faculty, and students at Parkway High School on their accomplishments and achievements during the 2016-2017 school year. WHEREAS, Parkway High School is located in Bossier City, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, during the 2016-2017 school year, multiple noteworthy achievements and accomplishments were realized; and WHEREAS, Vanessa Stott was selected Teacher of the Year and the Student of the Year honor was awarded to Tori Feaster; and WHEREAS, Parkway High School received a 105 A rated school performance score during the 2016-2017 school year; and WHEREAS, it has the second largest Air Force Junior ROTC in Louisiana, offering two years of CORE and two years of dual enrollment courses; and WHEREAS, the Parkway High School marching band beat thirty-three high schools from Louisiana and Texas to receive grand champion status at the 28th Annual Classic on the Cane Marching Band Competition in Natchitoches, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, there were several team and individual winners at the state level in athletic competition; and WHEREAS, Parkway High School was selected as one of the cleanest campuses in North Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the school offers multiple dual enrollment and advance placement courses; and WHEREAS, student groups partnered with community service agencies and charitable organizations to make a difference in the Bossier City community; and WHEREAS, more than two million dollars in scholarship opportunities were awarded during the 2016-2017 school year; and Page 1 of 2 SR NO. 169 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Cyber Patriot National Finals ranked in the top one percent and received eight straight Distinguished Unit Awards; and WHEREAS, to better prepare students to enter the global marketplace upon graduation, the school offered technology-based instruction throughout all courses; and WHEREAS, the administrators, faculty, and students of Parkway High School merit a special measure of commendation and recognition for their noteworthy accomplishments and achievements during the 2016-2017 school year. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate the administrators, faculty, and students of Parkway High School; does hereby record for posterity their outstanding accomplishments and achievements during the 2016-2017 school year; and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to the Bossier City community and the state of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the principal of Parkway High School. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2