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07 LC 36 0756
Senate Resolution 615
By: Senators Wiles of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Stoner of the 6th and Rogers of the 21st

A RESOLUTION


Commending and expressing gratitude to Emily Jennette, the 2007 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Emily Jennette, who is widely recognized throughout this state as the personification of excellence in education, has been selected at the 2007 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, in addition to capturing this coveted title, she also won numerous prizes, including a $16,000 technology package for her classroom and a year's worth of ice cream for her students; and

WHEREAS, at just 30 years of age, Emily Jennette, who teaches at Sawyer Road Elementary School in Marietta, has had a distinguished career devoted to making sure every student in her class, ranging from English language learners to the academically gifted, is learning; and

WHEREAS, in her seven years of teaching she has demonstrated that she is a great teacher-leader, inspiring students to be leaders in the learning process and taking personal responsibility for motivating and meeting the individual needs of her students; and

WHEREAS, by starting each school day with the song "Brain Juice," she gets her students ready to learn and encourages students to believe in themselves, to pursue every opportunity for personal growth, to make a commitment to excellence in every aspect of their lives, and to develop a love of learning which will be beneficial to them throughout their lives; and

WHEREAS, as the Georgia Teacher of the Year, Emily Jennette will serve as an educational ambassador for all Georgia public schools, their students, and teachers, taking a one-year sabbatical during which she will speak throughout the state, conduct staff development activities, serve on state-wide committees, and participate in a number of state-wide conferences.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the 2007 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Emily Jennette, and express their gratitude for the great credit this outstanding educator reflects upon the City of Marietta, her school, the school system, and the State of Georgia.

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