H*4988 Resolution, By Horne, Harrell, Knight and Murphy
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LARRY S. BARNFIELD OF SUMMERVILLE ON BEING
 SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE 2012 NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL
 SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD, AND TO COMMEND HIM
 FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A SOUTH CAROLINA ART EDUCATOR.

   03/13/12  House  Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 5)

TO CONGRATULATE LARRY S. BARNFIELD OF SUMMERVILLE ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE 2012 NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A SOUTH CAROLINA ART EDUCATOR.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that art educator Larry S. Barnfield has been named 2012 National Supervision/Administration Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association (NAEA), the professional association for art educators; and

Whereas, to be presented at the NAEA National Convention in New York, New York, March 1-4, 2012, this award recognizes the exemplary contributions, service, and achievements of one outstanding NAEA member annually at the national level within his or her division; and

Whereas, as fine arts coordinator for Dorchester School District Two, Larry Barnfield continuously works to increase the number of outstanding arts opportunities and arts faculty in South Carolina schools. During the past twelve years, he has expanded the district's arts program, earning the district national recognition; and

Whereas, the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education has recognized Mr. Barnfield's work in District Two on three occasions. Two schools under his direction have been recognized as Arts Schools of Distinction, and the district has received the Kennedy Center/National School Boards Association Award for Arts Programming; and

Whereas, during Mr. Barnfield's tenure, granting organizations have awarded his district more than $2.5 million in funds for arts programs, and the district earned a U.S. Department of Education grant to create a neighborhood arts-focused middle school; and

Whereas, for his outstanding work in art education, over the years Larry Barnfield has been selected to receive several honors, including Teacher of the Year in two large districts, state honor-roll teacher, Disney American Teacher Award, and, most recently, the prestigious Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Arts in Education Award for 2010; and

Whereas, grateful for his commitment to the students of South Carolina, the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in recognizing and saluting Larry S. Barnfield on receiving this, his latest honor. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Larry S. Barnfield of Summerville on being selected to receive the 2012 National Art Education Association National Supervision/Administration Art Educator of the Year Award, and commend him for his many years of outstanding service as a South Carolina art educator.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Larry S. Barnfield.