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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I


SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5053
Commending Awanta Miles.
 
Agreed to by the Senate, June 23, 2014
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 23, 2014
 

WHEREAS, Awanta Miles was named the 2014 Virginia School Counselor Association Middle School Counselor of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Awanta Miles began her 23-year career in education at the elementary school level, then transferred to middle school; she currently serves as the director of counseling at L. Douglas Wilder Middle School; and

WHEREAS, known as a trustworthy and compassionate mentor, Awanta Miles has offered guidance and support to countless students and parents throughout her distinguished career; and

WHEREAS, Awanta Miles is a recognized leader among the faculty at L. Douglas Wilder Middle School, ensuring that the counseling staff stays informed on curriculum changes, district-wide initiatives, and student trends and concerns; and

WHEREAS, working to enhance the wider community, Awanta Miles collaborates with parents and students outside of the classroom and has offered her time and wisdom to many service organizations; and

WHEREAS, Awanta Miles is an exemplar of the professionalism, hard work, and devotion to students displayed by educators and school administrators throughout the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Awanta Miles on being named the 2014 Virginia School Counselor Association Middle School Counselor of the Year; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Awanta Miles as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for her service to the youth of Henrico County.