06 LC
35 0288
House
Resolution 2136
By:
Representatives Ralston of the
7th,
Morris of the
155th,
Lunsford of the
110th,
Roberts of the
154th,
Barnes of the
78th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Technology Student Association; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Technology Student Association (TSA) is the oldest student organization in
the country dedicated exclusively to students enrolled in technology education
in grades K-12, providing opportunities for students to excel and advance in
technological education; and
WHEREAS,
the TSA has a rich history that spans more than three decades of preparing its
membership to be successful leaders and responsible citizens in a technological
society through co-curricular activities vital to technology education programs,
including communication, leadership, and competitive skill development in the
classroom and laboratory environment; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia TSA is one of the most outstanding student organizations in our
state and its many accomplishments are the direct result of the unparalleled
talent, persistent hard work, and selfless dedication of the 2005-2006 state
officers: President Mary Catherine Farrell, of Toombs County High School; First
Vice President Matt Ralston, of Fannin County High School; Second Vice President
Zoe Wolford, of Fannin County Middle School; Secretary Lesly Stalvey, of Irwin
County High School; Treasurer Jenna Phillips, of Brooks County High School;
Reporter Erin Summerlin, of Toombs County High School; and Sergeant-at-Arms
Stanley Wyre from Lovejoy High School; and
WHEREAS,
through her dedication, ability, and encouragement, state TSA Advisor Gayle K.
Silvey continues to improve this important educational program; and
WHEREAS,
the TSA does an excellent job introducing new technological ideas for education
programs in Georgia schools and increasing public awareness for the need for
continued advancement in technological education; and
WHEREAS,
these fine young men and women of TSA proudly support their motto, "Learning to
Live in a Technical World," and are outstanding examples and role models for the
young people of this state, empowering others around them by their example of
courage, hard work, and success; and
WHEREAS,
TSA is a vital and integral contributor to quality education in the State of
Georgia and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding
accomplishments of this amazing association be appropriately
recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Technology Student Association on its accomplishments and
achievements for advancing technology education for Georgia students and convey
their best wishes on
TSÁs
future pursuits.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the
Technology Student Association and Gayle K. Silvey.