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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KILLIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SCHOOL'S FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS FOR RECEIVING A 2010 CAROLINA FIRST PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to learn that on March twenty-third Killian Elementary School was one of four schools to receive the coveted and well deserved Carolina First Palmetto's Finest Award for 2010; and
Whereas, located on Clemson Road in Northeast Columbia, Killian Elementary School employs six Academic Academies to meet the diverse needs of the five hundred forty students enrolled there; and
Whereas, nominated and a finalist two previous years for the Carolina First Palmetto's Finest Award, the school found that the third time was a charm when Principal Eric Brown accepted the award, to the delight of school supporters and well wishers; and
Whereas, for the past eight years, the school has received a 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, and they have been named an Exemplary Writing Program School and a Red Carpet School; and
Whereas, programs such as the Killian Elementary School's award-winning Single Gender Initiative distinguish schools for nomination for the award; and
Whereas, some twenty-five schools are nominated from across the State annually to compete for this honor, and this year thirteen finalists participated in the rigorous second round for the top award; and
Whereas, committee members for the award selection include SCASA principals from each of South Carolina's congressional districts, an assistant principal, and a representative from the Governor's Office and from higher education; and
Whereas, since 1996, Carolina First Bank has partnered with the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) to award the top elementary, middle, and high schools in the State based on their student development and achievement, instructional techniques and evaluations, school facilities and management, teacher and administrative staff in-service and leadership, and community support; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the high standard the faculty and staff, students and parents have set for our State and are grateful for the pride and recognition that they have brought to their school and their community. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor Killian Elementary School in Richland County, and congratulate the school's faculty, staff, students, and parents for receiving a 2010 Carolina First Palmetto's Finest Award.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Eric Brown.
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