A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa and its efforts in Supporting Education in the State.

 

Whereas, South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa was founded in 1954 in Columbia and now has chapters located all over the State. Its members include active and retired educators in all levels of education, from preschools to college campuses, and they are dedicated to serving their communities; and

 

Whereas, South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa's goals for this biennium are helping children and families prepare for school and supporting teachers in the classroom. Chapters throughout the State have adopted families and schools to fulfill these goals. South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa and its chapters offer scholarships and grants to future educators as well as those educators in the classroom; and

 

Whereas, as civic leaders, South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa's members support their communities, donating time and dollars to local needs. Chapters also support national philanthropies like the Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and the Alzheimer Association's Longest Day. South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa has supported schools and educators impacted by tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. As part of an international organization, they raised money to build schools in Vietnam and Peru, as well as a bookmobile for a Cheyenne Arapaho tribe; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that the South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa and its efforts in supporting education in the State.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa.

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