07 LC 96
2015
House
Resolution 19
By:
Representatives Buckner of the
130th
and Smith of the
129th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Dr. Susan Andrews of Harris County School System as Georgia's Superintendent of
the Year for 2007 and inviting her to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Andrews began teaching the first grade at Hamilton Elementary, and she has
since spent her professional career diligently serving her home county of
Harris; and
WHEREAS,
she has previously served in leadership positions as assistant principal at
Carver Middle School, principal of Pine Ridge Elementary, and then as assistant
superintendent for curriculum and instruction; and
WHEREAS,
she is a highly progressive and competent manager of education and is cited as
responsible for Harris County's becoming the eighth school district in Georgia
to be approved for system-wide accreditation by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools in addition to receiving the Governor's Cup for having the
greatest improvement in SAT scores in the region; and
WHEREAS,
due in part to her knowledgeable and positive encouragement, Harris County
passed a special purpose local option sales tax for education renewal with 92
percent voting in favor; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Andrews is especially attuned to the difficulties facing today's youth and
has made several steps towards breaking down the boundaries that hinder
educational development, including opening a Performance Learning Center in
2005; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Andrews's hard work, practiced sensitivity, and careful management have made
the difference for Harris County and the State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that members of this
body congratulate Dr. Susan Andrews on being named Superintendent of the Year
for 2007 and commend her excellent service and outstanding contributions in the
field of education in the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dr. Susan Andrews is hereby invited to appear before
the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of
the House for purposes of being recognized by the House of Representatives and
receiving an appropriate copy of this resolution.