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H. 3966

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Norman
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ggs\22106htc05.doc

Introduced in the House on April 20, 2005
Introduced in the Senate on April 20, 2005
Adopted by the General Assembly on April 20, 2005

Summary: Independence Elementary School

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   4/20/2005  House   Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-8
   4/20/2005  Senate  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-13

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

4/20/2005

RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION, AND STAFF OF INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN YORK COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE 2005 PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD AND FOR STRIVING TO REACH AND MAXIMIZE THE FULL MEASURE OF THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly were pleased to learn that Independence Elementary School in York County recently received the 2005 Carolina First Palmetto's Finest School Award; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators and Greenville-based Carolina First Bank annually recognize two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school that have educators, students, parents, and supporters who are responsible for "innovative, effective educational programs"; and

Whereas, the judges who recommend Palmetto's Finest winners take into account objective factors such as test scores and college admission offers but also consider other, sometimes less recognizable factors such as volunteerism; and

Whereas, each applicant school first completes a seventeen page written statement detailing virtually every aspect of the school's operation including, for example, staffing, curriculum, programs, resources, and community collaboration; and

Whereas, the applicants are then visited by members of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators' Palmetto's Finest Awards Committee; and

Whereas, after the sixteen finalists are selected, each school undergoes a second visit from a different team of committee members, after which a selection meeting is held to determine the four winners; and

Whereas, Independence Elementary School, under the guidance of principal Mary Chandler and her dedicated and superbly skilled coworkers have worked hard to encourage community and parental support and provided a host of extra opportunities for the students in their charge; and

Whereas, the school certainly recognizes the importance of a quality education and the ability of its students to learn. As such, the administration, faculty, and surrounding community are more than willing to give of their time, going above and beyond traditional school hours to achieve their goals; and

Whereas, education at Independence Elementary School obviously expands the educational horizons of its students in an innovative and effective manner serving as a shining example for schools throughout the State. The members of the General Assembly are proud to honor their effort and success. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and congratulate the students, faculty, administration, and staff of Independence Elementary School in York County on receiving the 2005 Palmetto's Finest Award and for striving to reach and maximize the full measure of their talents and abilities.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Mary Chandler, principal of Independence Elementary School.

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