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Commending Guy W. Sims; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Guy W. Sims has served with the utmost ability and dedication as the Superintendent of the Muscogee County School District in Columbus, Georgia, and has influenced the lives of countless students, parents, administrators, and teachers; and

WHEREAS, he is a distinguished educator who has demonstrated extraordinary devotion to public education and has been a valuable member of the Muscogee County school system for the past 30 years; and he holds a masters degree in elementary education and an EDS degree in supervision and administration from the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, during his career he has been a dynamic classroom teacher at Wood Elementary School; Principal of Rose Hill Elementary School, Fox Elementary School, and Carver Elementary School; Special Assistant to the Acting Superintendent; Director of Elementary and Middle School Education; and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; and

WHEREAS, he has been a leader in professional associations, serving as the president and executive committee member of the Muscogee Elementary School Principals Association; president and member of the board of directors of the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals; board member of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders; and board director for Zone IV of the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Superintendent Guy W. Sims on his outstanding career as a teacher and administrator and express to him their congratulations and best wishes on his retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Guy W. Sims.