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House
Resolution 1579
By:
Representatives Ramsey of the
72nd,
Yates of the
73rd,
and Fludd of the
66th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Dr. John DeCotis on the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of Fayette
County Public Schools; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. John DeCotis has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that he has played in the teaching profession and his deep personal
commitment to the education of the students of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. DeCotis has dedicated over three decades to molding young minds and
challenging students through his work in the field of education as a teacher,
assistant principal, principal, county-level administrator, and school
superintendent; and
WHEREAS,
he has been recognized with numerous honors and awards throughout his career,
including the 2009 Outstanding Educator Award from the Georgia Association of
Educational Leaders and was a finalist for the Georgia School Superintendents
Association 2009 Georgia School Superintendent of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
an active community leader, Dr. DeCotis has served as chairman of the YMCA Board
of Directors, chairman of the YMCA Aquatics Facility Development Committee, and
youth leadership chairman of Toastmasters International; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. DeCotis is active in numerous civic and community organizations, including
the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, the Fayette County Safe Kids Coalition,
the Southern Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, the Fayette County Board
of Health Board of Directors, the Fayette Youth Protection Home Board, and the
Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS,
at the conclusion of this school year, this highly respected school
administrator will be retiring from his years of devoted service at as
Superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools;
and
WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young people, and Dr. DeCotis has, during his career in education, exemplified the selfless dedication and professionalism which are characteristic of our finest educators; and
WHEREAS, nothing is more vital to the future of our state than the education of our young people, and Dr. DeCotis has, during his career in education, exemplified the selfless dedication and professionalism which are characteristic of our finest educators; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his contributions to the students in this state, it is
abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary
commitment and accomplishments of this outstanding individual.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body heartily and gratefully commend Dr. John DeCotis for his sacrifice,
foresight, accomplishment, and contributions on behalf of education in Georgia,
recognize the positive influence he has had upon the lives and futures of
countless young people in this state, and congratulate him upon the grand
occasion of his retirement.
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 Dr. John
DeCotis.