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07 LC 18 6031
House Resolution 52
By: Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Talton of the 145th, and Sellier of the 136th

A RESOLUTION


Commending Danny Carpenter; and for other purposes.

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

WHEREAS, this highly respected professional educator and administrator has served with honor and distinction as teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, program director, and operations executive director for the past 34 years, and since 2003 has also served as superintendent of the board of education of Houston County; and

WHEREAS, he believes that his continuing role as school superintendent 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 has announced his retirement on June 30, 2007; and

WHEREAS, he is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of individual education professionals and school superintendents 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body heartily and gratefully commend Danny Carpenter for his over three 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; congratulate him upon the occasion of his retirement; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for health and happiness in the future.

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 Danny Carpenter.