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Senate
Resolution 122
By:
Senator Rogers of the 21st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. George Alexander on the occasion of his retirement; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
displaying the exceptional leadership and amiable nature that would come to
characterize his career, Mr. George Alexander was voted "Friendliest" by his
senior peers at Campbell High School and was elected President of the Class of
1967; and
WHEREAS,
he went on to attend the University of Georgia, where he earned his bachelor's
degree in education, and Georgia State University, where he earned his master's
degree and educational specialist degree; and
WHEREAS,
he was recognized as a STAR teacher in 1980 and was named Teacher of the Year in
1988; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Alexander's talent as a classroom teacher is most evident in the fond regard
of his fellow teachers, superiors, parents, and especially the students he
taught at Daniel Middle School, Walton High School, and Lassiter High School;
and
WHEREAS,
in the course of his distinguished career, he helped to open the doors of two
new schools and, through his outstanding leadership, earned the esteem and
admiration of his colleagues as Assistant Principal of Wheeler High School and
Principal of Etowah High School; and
WHEREAS,
he is also an avid golfer, has coached little league baseball, and is the
founder of the Northwest Baseball Association, which has grown into the largest
traveling team organization in the country; and
WHEREAS,
his good nature and friendly smile will be sorely missed in the hallways of
Etowah High School.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in recognizing and commending Mr. George Alexander for his many years of enthusiasm and drive in the service of education, his persistent hard work, and his untiring dedication to Georgia's youth and extend their sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of his retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in recognizing and commending Mr. George Alexander for his many years of enthusiasm and drive in the service of education, his persistent hard work, and his untiring dedication to Georgia's youth and extend their sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of his retirement.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. George Alexander.