South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 4204


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                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      4204
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  20010529
Primary Sponsor:                  Lourie
All Sponsors:                     Lourie
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\pt\1553dw01.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20010530
Subject:                          Satchel Ford Elementary School, 
                                  Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
House   20010530  Received from Senate
Senate  20010530  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   20010529  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate


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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF OF SATCHEL FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR SCHOOL BEING NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Whereas, the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina is pleased to learn of the marvelous accomplishment attained by Satchel Ford Elementary School in being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education; and

Whereas, only about one in every five hundred schools nationwide are honored as Blue Ribbon schools each year. The program recognizes excellence in the school environment, including leadership, quality teaching, parent and community support, and organizational vitality; and

Whereas, the Blue Ribbon program gives national recognition to schools that are exemplary in meeting local, state, and national goals and in educating all children. These recognized schools serve as models for all other schools and represent what can be accomplished if the entire school community works together at becoming the best they can become; and

Whereas, the Blue Ribbon program also looks at student performance on various standardized tests, daily student and teacher attendance rates, and school, staff and student awards; and

Whereas, to win this award requires an extraordinary commitment and an extraordinary amount of work. An award received is a commendation for the entire school community, including educators, school staff, students, parents, business partners, and school volunteers; and

Whereas, Principal Virginia Lacy, along with the faculty and staff, have certainly demonstrated their dedication and support by improving the opportunities for the students at Satchel Ford Elementary School in order for this high standard of excellence to have been attained; and

Whereas, over the past six years, fifty-eight South Carolina schools have been national winners, and it is befitting that the General Assembly pause in its deliberations to commend and honor Satchel Ford Elementary School, its students, teachers, administrators, and support staff for their efforts to make their school a symbol of pride not only to them but also to their school district, county, and State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend the students, teachers, administrators, and support staff of Satchel Ford Elementary School, located in Columbia, South Carolina in Richland School District One on their outstanding school environment and congratulate them on their school being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Satchel Ford Elementary School.

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