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House Resolution 497
By: Representatives Houston of the 170th, Royal of the 171st, and Rynders of the 152nd

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Emily Wall for outstanding contributions to public education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Wall is a highly respected educator at Odom Elementary School in the Colquitt County School System; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Wall's talent as a teacher is most evident in the fond regard of her fellow teachers, superiors, parents, and especially her students; and

WHEREAS, the contributions and achievements of Mrs. Wall have been recognized by her selection as one of only ten finalists for 2006 Georgia Teacher of the Year from a pool of over 130 applicants; and

WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young people, and Mrs. Wall exemplifies the selfless dedication which is characteristic of our finest educators; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Wall stands as a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of individual classroom teachers are making on the quality of education received by the children of this state, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that her superlative accomplishments be recognized appropriately.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby recognizes and commends Mrs. Emily Wall; extends its congratulations upon her selection as a finalist for 2006 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and expresses its gratitude for the great credit this outstanding educator reflects upon her school and school system and the State of Georgia.

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 Mrs. Emily Wall.