Georgia CommonsHR 216: Showell, Principal Denise; Hull Middle School in Duluth; recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School Award; commend
Last action February 10, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Principal Denise Showell of Hull Middle School in Duluth for her career and the school's 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Principal Denise Showell of Hull Middle School in Duluth, part of the Gwinnett County Public School System. The resolution notes that the U.S. Department of Education named Hull Middle School a recipient of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award, a national honor recognizing high student achievement and progress in closing achievement gaps. The resolution recounts Showell's 38 years in education, including 20 years leading Hull Middle School, and cites the school's Governor's Platinum and Silver Awards for academic performance under her leadership. It also notes her 39 years of membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The House formally recognizes her achievements and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and honors Principal Denise Showell for her career achievements in education.
- States 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 a copy of the resolution for distribution to Showell.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Principal Denise Showell and Hull Middle School in Duluth, part of the Gwinnett County Public School System. It has symbolic relevance to students, staff, and families connected to the school, but imposes no legal obligations on anyone.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, publicly recognizing an educator's career and a local school's national recognition through an official act of the legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes and honors Principal Denise Showell for her career-long achievements and wishes her and the Gwinnett County Public School System continued success.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Showell.
- The whereas clauses document the basis for the honor, including the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award and Hull Middle School's Governor's Platinum and Silver Awards.
From the bill
“the United States Department of Education named Hull Middle School the recipient of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award, a prestigious honor award based on student academic achievement measures and progress toward closing achievement gaps”
“Principal Denise Showell has spent the last 38 years in the education field and has been at the helm at Hull Middle School for 20 years”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- 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)
Topics
- education honors
- Gwinnett County schools
- National Blue Ribbon School Award
- Georgia House resolutions