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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 177
BY SENATOR WARD
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 17 for exemplary and
dedicated service on Teacher of the Year Day in the Louisiana Senate.
WHEREAS, excellence in teaching is the result of commitment, dedication,
inspiration, patience, creativity, hard work, and the highest order of professional integrity;
and
WHEREAS, research clearly demonstrates that teachers are paramount to student
achievement and it has been estimated that a teacher has two to three times the impact of any
other school factor; and
WHEREAS, Teacher of the Year programs were created as a means to publicly
honor and recognize the critical role of instructional excellence in ensuring student success
in school and in life; and
WHEREAS, the outstanding educators named Teacher of the Year for schools
located in Senate District 17 are as follows:
LaMeeka Lee, East Feliciana High School
Shauna Walters, Jackson Elementary School
Dayshawn Russell, Iberville STEM Academy
April dos Ramos, Livonia High School
Rhondalyn White, Livonia High School
Hillary David, STEM Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee
Michael Brown, Canview K-8 School
Angie Roger, Port Allen High School
Brittini Matthews, Zachary High School
Michael Brown, Canview K-8 School
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Annie Richardson, Canview K-8 School
Lillie D. Anderson, St. Helena Early Learning Center
Joy Rimmer, Port Allen Elementary School
Pershauna Butler, Port Allen Middle School
Shavonda Williams, St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy; and
WHEREAS, these exemplary educators are held in the highest regard by their
students, their colleagues, and their communities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does sincerely commend the Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 17 for
exemplary and dedicated service on Teacher of the Year Day in the Louisiana Senate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to each
Teacher of the Year recognized herein.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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