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05 LC 98 0309
Senate Resolution 249
By: Senator Harbison of the 15th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Leah Lane for outstanding contributions to public education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Lane is a highly respected educator in the Muscogee County School System; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lane's talent as a teacher is most evident in the fond regard of her fellow teachers, superiors, parents, and especially her students; and

WHEREAS, the contributions and achievements of Ms. Lane have been recognized by her selection as Teacher of the Year for Johnson Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young people, and Ms. Lane exemplifies the selfless dedication which is characteristic of our finest educators; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lane stands as 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 her superlative accomplishments be recognized appropriately.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body hereby recognizes and commends Ms. Leah Lane; extends its congratulations upon her selection as a 2005 Teacher of the Year; and expresses its gratitude for the great credit this outstanding educator reflects upon her school and school system and the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Leah Lane.