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House
Resolution 675
By:
Representatives Watson of the
91st,
Stephenson of the
92nd,
and Thomas of the
55th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Barbara Hallstrom for her 50 years in education; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Barbara Hallstrom is widely recognized throughout this state as the
personification of excellence in education; and
WHEREAS,
this highly respected educator has served with honor and distinction as an
educator for 50 years; and
WHEREAS,
she believes that her continuing role is to act as an instrument of inspiration
and enthusiasm to her pupils and to create a positive learning environment
through the encouragement of competitive instincts in her students;
and
WHEREAS,
her significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience
and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the
citizens of her community earned her the respect and admiration of her
colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS,
she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS,
her commitment to the field of education is exemplified by her service as a
member, parliamentarian, and special projects coordinator of the Georgia
Library Media Association, Inc., a member of the Georgia Association for
Instructional Technology, a member of the American Library Association, a member
of the American Association of School Librarians, a member of the DeKalb
Teacher-Librarian Advisory Committee, co-leader of the DeKalb Helen Ruffin
Reading Bowl, co-chair of the Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, liaison for the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the professional learning
liaison and the consolidated school improvement plan liaison for Canby Lane
Elementary; and
WHEREAS,
she was recognized as the 2002 DeKalb County School System Library Media
Specialist of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
very few educational professionals have had the impact that Barbara Hallstrom
has had on the educational system of the State of Georgia, and there is not a
more shining example of the important impact that even one educator can make on
the quality of education received by the children of this state, and it is
abundantly fitting and proper that her 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 Barbara Hallstrom for her 50 years of
sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education
in Georgia and for the positive influence she has had upon the lives and futures
of countless young people in this state.
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 Barbara
Hallstrom.