HR1265: HR1265 Duncan, Dr. Gloria; outstanding public service with Clayton County Public Schools; commend

26 LC 129 0849 House Resolution 1265 By: Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bell of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Flournoy of the 74th, and McQueen of the 61st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Gloria Duncan on her outstanding public service with1 Clayton County Public Schools; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Dr. Gloria Duncan has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the3 vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare4 of the citizens of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,6 talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced7 dramatically by her superlative service with Clayton County Public Schools; and8 WHEREAS, throughout her career she has held prestigious titles such as English teacher,9 English Department Chair, Instructional Lead Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and10 Interim Superintendent; and11 WHEREAS, she has also served as an Adjunct Graduate Education Instructor for Teacher12 Education at Mercer University and an Adjunct Graduate Education Instructor in Educational13 Leadership for the State University of West Georgia; and14 H. R. 1265 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0849 WHEREAS, she currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Professional Learning15 for the Clayton County Public School System; and 16 WHEREAS, Dr. Duncan’s significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable17 patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of18 this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and19 WHEREAS, Dr. Duncan is the recipient of numerous awards including Teacher of the Year,20 the NAACP Image Award in Education, the Nikki J. Randall Servant Leadership Award, and21 Who's Who Among American Female Executives; and22 WHEREAS, in addition to her success with Clayton County Public Schools, Dr. Duncan is23 a radio talk show hostess, Director of the Miss Black America of Atlanta Pageant, and serves24 in leadership with numerous community organizations; and25 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for26 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and27 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this28 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Gloria Dunca n for her efficient,31 effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Clayton C ounty Public Schools and32 extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.33 H. R. 1265 - 2 - 26 LC 129 0849 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.35 Gloria Duncan.36 H. R. 1265 - 3 -