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06 LC 18 5521
Senate Resolution 1222
By: Senator Adelman of the 42nd


A RESOLUTION

Commending Jerold Donovan; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Jerold Donovan is widely recognized throughout the state as the personification of excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, this highly respected professional educator has served with honor and distinction as teacher for the past 35 years and has served as such in the City of Decatur school system the past 16 years, and currently teaches at Renfroe Middle School; and

WHEREAS, he believes that his continuing role as a teacher is to act as an instrument of inspiration and enthusiasm to his pupils and to create a positive learning environment through the encouragement of competitive instincts in students; and

WHEREAS, he is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of individual education professionals are making on the quality of education received by the children of this state and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his superlative accomplishments be recognized appropriately.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body heartily and gratefully commend Jerold Donovan for his over three and one-half decades of sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia and for the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of countless young people in this state and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for health and happiness in the future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Jerold Donovan.