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House Resolution 2299
By: Representatives Buckner of the 76th, Barnes of the 78th, and Dodson of the 75th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Charles Battles; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Charles Battles is widely recognized throughout the state as the personification of excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, this highly respected teacher in the Clayton County school system has served with honor and distinction as a professional educator at Mt. Zion High School; and

WHEREAS, he believes that his role as a teacher is to act as an instrument of inspiration and enthusiasm to his pupils and to create a positive learning environment through the encouragement of competitive instincts in his students; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his outstanding dedication to academic achievement, he has been named Mt. Zion High School STAR Teacher; and

WHEREAS, he is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of individual classroom teachers are making on the quality of education received by the children of this state and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his superlative accomplishments be recognized appropriately.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body heartily and gratefully commend Charles Battles for his sacrifice, foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia and for the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of so many young people in this state and congratulate him upon him being named Mt. Zion High School STAR Teacher.

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 Charles Battles.