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Commending Helen J. Hall on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Helen J. Hall is retiring after 38 years of invaluable service and contributions to the field of education as a principal and teacher; and

WHEREAS, she exemplifies the best talents an educator can possess: a love of children, an intuitive capacity to make scholarship interesting and inspiring, and a feel for innovation in teaching techniques; and

WHEREAS, she has given 19 years of quality instruction to students within the Fulton County school system, most recently at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School where she has been the principal; and

WHEREAS, she has been an invaluable counseling resource and role model for her students and, in so doing, has contributed immeasurably to the development of well-balanced individuals ready and able to serve their communities; and

WHEREAS, she has given of her time, talents, and energy to numerous civic, religious, social, and educational institutions in the community, which have been enriched by her connection to them; and

WHEREAS, it is altogether appropriate that due recognition and appreciation be expressed to Ms. Hall for her kind and generous community service and for her tireless efforts on behalf of the children of this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend Helen J. Hall for her many years of outstanding service as an educator in the State of Georgia and extend to her best wishes during her years of retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Helen J. Hall.