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Recognizing GAE Legislative Conference Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) is the oldest organization in Georgia to represent school employees in every public school district in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the GAE represents public school teachers, administrators, education support personnel, retired educators, and college students; and

WHEREAS, the GAE continues to promote excellence in Georgia´s public schools; and

WHEREAS, the GAE supports efforts to protect the health and safety of all children and school employees; and

WHEREAS, the GAE supports efforts to attract and retain well-qualified, prepared educators to teach every child in Georgia´s public schools; and

WHEREAS, the GAE supports efforts to prepare children for the jobs of tomorrow; and

WHEREAS, the GAE supports efforts to protect and expand the rights and benefits of all school employees; and

WHEREAS, the GAE annually conducts a Legislative Conference providing an opportunity for GAE members from every school district to discuss legislative priorities with members of the Georgia General Assembly.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 26, 2001, as GAE Legislative Conference Day and convey all the accolades and appreciation possible to acknowledge the dedicated hard work of every public school employee in Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Association of Educators.