SR199: SR199 Peach County School System; congratulate

25 LC 129 0160 Senate Resolution 199 By: Senators Kennedy of the 18th and Walker III of the 20th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Peach County School System upon its 100th anniversary; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most3 important objective of the General Assembly; and 4 WHEREAS, for 100 years, the Peach County School System has serv ed generations of5 students from Fort Valley and Byron, providing a strong educational foundation and shaping6 the future of Middle Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, the school district currently serves 3,866 students, preparing them for lifelong8 achievement in math, the sciences, and the arts; and9 WHEREAS, Peach County High School boasts an impressive 93.4 percent graduation rate,10 exceeding the state average, with many graduates pursuing higher education at universities11 across Georgia while maintaining strong ties to their home district; and12 S. R. 199 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0160 WHEREAS, the Peach County School System has dutifully upheld th e enrichment and13 education of students in Middle Georgia over the past 100 years, setting them on a lifelong14 path towards their diverse passions; and15 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstand ing school system be16 appropriately honored upon this centennial milestone.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 congratulate the Peach County School System upon the grand occa sion of its 100th year19 anniversary as well as extend best wishes to its students for f uture health, happiness, and20 success.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Peach County23 School System.24 S. R. 199 - 2 -