HR155: HR155 East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations; commend

25 LC 129 0112 House Resolution 155 By: Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, New of the 40th, Kelley of the 16th, and Smith of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending East Paulding High School's Career a nd Technical Student1 Organizations; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Stude nt Organization3 (CTSO) students are visiting the state capitol on February 5, 2 025, for CTSO Day,4 representing such outstanding organizations as DECA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and FFA; and5 WHEREAS, East Paulding's DECA students have demonstrated contin ued excellency6 through their many achievements, including earning Industry Certification in 2024, winning7 the 2024 Region Championship, attaining Gold Certified School-Based Enterprise status, and8 ranking among the Top 10 Largest Chapters in Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, DECA officers Mamie Jeffries, Alyssa Gurley, Kendylle Jones, Zakiya10 Castello, and Angelina Arce, along with advisors Halie Bissell and Megan Dupree, have11 provided leadership and guidance in fostering student success within the organization; and12 WHEREAS, East Paulding's HOSA students have made a significant impact through their13 healthcare education initiatives, maintaining over 100 active members annually for the past14 H. R. 155 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0112 five years and earning Healthcare Program Industry Certification through Hometown Health15 University; and16 WHEREAS, East Paulding's HOSA students have led community service projects such as17 nursing donations and goodie bags, volunteer work at Special Ne eds McKenna Farms,18 participation in the WellStar Volunteen Program, and supporting the American Red Cross19 Blood Drive; and20 WHEREAS, East Paulding HOSA has produced over 50 Healthcare Pat hway completers21 who have entered the industry as professionals, with 94 percent of students passing the22 National Consortium of Health Science Exam in Allied Healthcare for the 2023-2024 school23 year; and24 WHEREAS, East Paulding's SkillsUSA students have demonstrated a longstanding25 commitment to excellence by earning Quality Chapter of Excellence status and achieving top26 honors at the 2024-2025 Regional Competition; and27 WHEREAS, they have enriched their community through volunteer service with the UGA28 Master Gardener Program for the Paulding County Extension, food drives for Caya29 Ministries, and active participation in Trunk or Treat, Kinderg arten Christmas activities,30 Career Day, and Work-Based Learning programs; and31 WHEREAS, SkillsUSA officers Jillian Houston, Zig Nganga, Comfor t Azehi, Braeden32 Walker, Brooklyn Bloomfield, Raine Rose Mitchell, Kimora Jones, Philip Orbih, Samantha33 Henry, and Kelli Oluko, along with advisor Kathy Gerau, have exemplified leadership and34 dedication to student achievement; and35 H. R. 155 - 2 - 25 LC 129 0112 WHEREAS, East Paulding FFA students Emily Baker, Raelyn Benton, Payton Clough, Jada36 Kassamani, Arianna Kellum, Sophia Laird, and Ethan Westhaven, u nder the guidance of37 advisor Nathan Chapman, continue to advance agricultural education and leadership through38 their participation in the program; and39 WHEREAS, the students and advisors of East Paulding High School's CTSO programs have40 demonstrated remarkable leadership, academic achievement, and service to their community,41 representing the highest ideals of career and technical education.42 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that43 the members of this body recognize and commend the outstanding contributions and44 achievements of East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations45 as well as extend best wishes for continued success.46 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized47 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the48 public and the press.49 H. R. 155 - 3 -