HR 489

HR489 193224-1 By Representative Faulkner RFD: First Read: 27-MAR-18 193224-1:n:03/13/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-1358 RECOGNIZING LAURA H. TATE ON BEING NAMED THE 2017-2018 ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. WHEREAS, highest commendations and congratulations are herein proudly presented to Laura H. Tate on being named Alabama's 2017-2018 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA); and WHEREAS, Laura H. Tate has served as an educator for ears with two and a half of those years spent serving as an Assistant Principal; she established a monthly rotation for professional learning at Edgewood Elementary School that focuses on district level needs, school level needs, grade-level needs, and individual needs; her vision has been implemented as a best practice by other district schools; and WHEREAS, Laura H. Tate has facilitated a powerful research-based positive behavior support program for students that has immensely enhanced the school climate and culture; she holds a Bachelor's Degree from Jacksonville State University, a Master's Degree, and an Educational Specialist Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham; and WHEREAS, Laura H. Tate will represent Alabama in the National Association of Elementary School Principals National Assistant Principal of the Year Program; and WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to excellence in the rewarding field of education, Laura H. Tate reflects immense credit upon the entire State of Alabama, and she is truly deserving of special commendation and praise; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That Laura H. Tate is highly honored and commended, and this resolution is offered to her in deepest admiration and appreciation for her significant contributions to education, as well as with sincere best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.