SR972: SR972 Henderson-Baker, Mrs. Shakila; recognize

26 LC 112 3744 Senate Resolution 972 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, James of the 28th, Strickland of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th and Anderson of the 43rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker for her dedicated service to1 the Newton County Board of Education and the Georgia School Boards Association; and for2 other purposes.3 WHEREAS, Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker, born and raised in Covin gton, Georgia, has4 served with excellence and upheld her commitment to prioritizing education, students, and5 families through her membership on the Newton County Board of Education since January6 2011; and7 WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson-Baker's leadership has been recognized statewide through her8 service as Vice President of the Georgia School Boards Association for the 2020–2021 year9 and her election as Georgia School Boards Association President-Elect; and10 WHEREAS, she has advocated for public education through her ser vice on the Georgia11 School Boards Association Governmental Operations Committee and her appointment to12 represent District 4 on the Georgia School Boards Association Board of Directors; and13 WHEREAS, her academic accomplishments include graduating cum laude with a Bachelor14 of Arts in Political Science from Fort Valley State University and earning a Master of15 S. R. 972 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3744 Science in Psychology a nd Counseling from Troy University, and she is continuing her16 education through studies at Piedmont University toward a certi ficate in Early Childhood17 Education; and18 WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson-Baker extends her commitment to uplifti ng the community19 through her professional work as a Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Specialist,20 combined with active volunteerism as an after-school tutor and coordinator for The Young21 Legends teen-mentoring group, which has made a profound impact on the well-being and22 development of Georgia's youth; and23 WHEREAS, she serves as a cornerstone in the community as a charter and current member24 of the Chi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc ., providing essential25 service to the citizens of Newton and Rockdale counties; and26 WHEREAS, the continued success of the Newton County School System and the Georgia27 School Boards Association reflects her extraordinary vision, le adership, and dedication to28 advancing public education and educational advocacy.29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body30 recognize and commend Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker for her outs tanding service,31 leadership, and advocacy in the realms of education and youth development.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Mrs. Shakila34 Henderson-Baker.35 S. R. 972 - 2 -