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Senate
Resolution 962
By:
Senators Harp of the 29th and Meyer von Bremen of the 12th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Yoshana B. Jones of Albany
State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2008; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Georgia´s educational system is dedicated to the goal of providing a
quality education to all and fostering the realization of each person´s
fullest potential; and
WHEREAS,
the 35 institutions of the University System of Georgia are valuable resources
for the people of this state, enhancing the intellectual, economic, social,
civic, and cultural well-being of the communities in which they are located and
the entire state; and
WHEREAS,
Academic Recognition Day was begun in 1987 as a celebration of individual
academic achievement and recognition of those students who exemplify that which
is best about the University System of Georgia and its institutions: inspired
and dedicated teaching and excellence in learning; and
WHEREAS,
Yoshana B. Jones, a scholar from Albany State University, represents excellence
in academic achievement and personal development.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that University System of Georgia
Outstanding Scholar Yoshana B. Jones is commended for superb achievements in
education and selection as a representative of Albany State University on the
occasion of Academic Recognition Day for 2008.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Honorable Erroll B. Davis,
Jr., Chancellor, University System of Georgia; Allan Vigil, Chairman, Board of
Regents of the University System of Georgia; and Yoshana B. Jones.