HR216: HR216 Showell, Principal Denise; Hull Middle School in Duluth; recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School Award; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Principal Denise Showell of Hull Middle School in Duluth, part of the Gwinnett County Public School System, after the school received the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award, an honor based on academic achievement and progress closing achievement gaps. The resolution highlights Showell's 38 years in education, 20 of them leading Hull Middle School, and notes the school also earned Georgia's Governors Platinum and Silver Awards under her leadership. The House formally honors her career and wishes her and the school continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to give her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and honors Principal Denise Showell for her career and leadership at Hull Middle School.
• States the House's recognition that Hull Middle School received the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Principal Showell.
• Extends the House's best wishes for continued success to Showell and the Gwinnett County Public School System.

The resolution directly names Principal Denise Showell, Hull Middle School, and the Gwinnett County Public School System. It has no legal effect on other schools, educators, or state agencies beyond this ceremonial recognition.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition entered into the House record and a printed copy given to Principal Showell.

• The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) recounts Hull Middle School's 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award and Showell's 38-year education career, including 20 years at the school.
• The preamble also notes the school's Georgia Governors Platinum and Silver Awards and Showell's 39 years in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally honor Showell's career achievements and wish her and the school district continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Showell.

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• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)Primary sponsor
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)

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