House Resolution 534
By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Clark of the 108th, and McClain of the 109th
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Title I Parent Centers of the Meadowcreek Cluster and the Parent
Instructional Coordinators and Parent Outreach Liaisons at Ferguson Elementary School,
Graves Elementary School, Lilburn Elementary School, Meadowcreek Elementary School,
Nesbit Elementary School, Rockbridge Elementary School, Lilburn Middle School, Radloff
Middle School, McClure Health Science High School, and Meadowcreek High School; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Title I Parent Centers of the Meadowcreek Cluster play a vital role in
fostering family engagement, providing invaluable resources to support student success, and
strengthening connections between parents, students, and schools; and
WHEREAS, at Graves Elementary School, Johann Timaran Rengifo, Parent Instructional
Coordinator, and Sandy Reavis, Parent Outreach Liaison, support the community through
monthly food distributions, host multiple workshops for students' families, and offer an array
of resources at their family center; and
WHEREAS, at Lilburn Elementary School, Lucy Torp and Kenny Venegas, Parent Liaisons,
work daily to engage, empower, and support all families, parents, and guardians while also
coordinating outreach with community and business partners to secure in-kind donations for
the school pantry and Care Closet, which provides coats, shoes, hats, scarves, gloves, and
toiletries for families in need; and
WHEREAS, the Parent Liaisons at Lilburn Elementary School also coordinate English
classes, lead the All Pro Dad Chapter at the school, and provide interpretation and translation
services; and
WHEREAS, at Nesbit Elementary School, Amanda Scott, Parent Instructional Coordinator,
and Diana Rubio, Parent Outreach Liaison, provide critical support to the community—Ms.
Scott is recognized as being one of the first and original PICs for Gwinnett County Public
Schools, having opened parent centers at Berkmar Middle School in 2004 and Sweetwater
Middle School in 2006 when both schools became Title I institutions; and
WHEREAS, at Rockbridge Elementary School, Kyla Ramsey, Parent Instructional
Coordinator, and Ivan Cerda, Parent Outreach Liaison, have provided invaluable resources
and instruction to school families, prioritizing family engagement through consistent
communication and volunteer opportunities for parents; and
WHEREAS, Rockbridge Elementary School's Parent Center has made a lasting impact
through multilingual workshops, Tech Wednesdays, and partnerships with community
organizations such as Open Hand, through which the school was able to host a cooking club
for both parents and students; and
WHEREAS, at Lilburn Middle School, Michael Doyne, Parent Instructional Coordinator,
and Yvonne Kroll, Parent Outreach Liaison, work to strengthen family engagement by
helping parents access resources, addressing attendance and academic concerns, and assisting
non-English-speaking families in navigating the school system while also connecting them
with community services and support systems; and
WHEREAS, at Radloff Middle School, Judy Ruiz, Parent Instructional Coordinator, and
Nathaly Benavides, Parent Outreach Liaison, serve as a vital bridge between parents, the
school, and community stakeholders, fostering engagement through self-help parent
workshops, English language classes for parents, academic and familial resources, and the
coordination of school-wide events; and
WHEREAS, at Meadowcreek High School, Martha Alanis, Parent Instructional Coordinator,
empowers parents through educational workshops and English classes, bridges the school
with the broader community, fosters a strong and inclusive school environment, and ensures
a welcoming space for all families; and
WHEREAS, the Parent Centers at Ferguson Elementary School, Meadowcreek Elementary
School, and McClure Health Science High School also provide essential support and
engagement opportunities for families, contributing to the success of students and
strengthening the Meadowcreek Cluster community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the Title I Parent Centers of the Meadowcreek Cluster
and honor the dedicated Parent Instructional Coordinators and Parent Outreach Liaisons for
their tireless efforts in fostering family engagement, providing essential resources, and
supporting students, parents, and communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
Title I Parent Centers of the Meadowcreek Cluster.