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House Resolution 838
By: Representatives Martin of the 47th and Burkhalter of the 50th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the founding of Alpharetta High School; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Alpharetta High School opened its doors for the first time in August of 2004; and

WHEREAS, home of the mighty Raiders, this 330,000 square foot, state of the art facility is perched on a 74 acre campus with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape, serves 1,450 students, and offers 50 academic and service clubs, 15 Advanced Placement courses, and a full complement of sports programs; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Robert E. Burke, the first principal of this exciting new school, is leading a talented team of educators to give their students the highest quality instruction during the special and memorable years of their high school education; and

WHEREAS, this new school, located on Webb Bridge Road, is the 14th high school built by Fulton County Schools and is carrying on a tradition of excellence and innovation characteristic of this outstanding school system; and

WHEREAS, the Alpharetta community and the State of Georgia look forward with great anticipation to many years of success at this promising new high school.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in recognizing the founding of Alpharetta High School and extend their sincere best wishes for the success of all its future students, teachers, and administrators.

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 Alpharetta High School.