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2013 SPECIAL SESSION I

13200061D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5031
Offered April 3, 2013
Prefiled April 1, 2013
Commending Rocky Run Middle School.
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Patrons-- LeMunyon; Senator: Petersen
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WHEREAS, Rocky Run Middle School, located in Chantilly, was honored for its commitment to excellence in education with a prestigious 2013 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence; and

WHEREAS, the Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence is awarded to those schools that meet all state and federal achievement benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and achieve all applicable excellence goals in specific areas; and

WHEREAS, Rocky Run Middle School was one of two schools selected from across the Commonwealth for a 2013 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence; and

WHEREAS, Rocky Run Middle School, under the leadership of principal Matt Eline, provides a positive learning environment in which all of its students can thrive; and

WHEREAS, dedicated teachers, involved parents, supportive staff, and committed administrators all work together to help Rocky Run Middle School students excel in their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Rocky Run Middle School encourages academic excellence, critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving skills, and responsible citizenship among its students; and

WHEREAS, Rocky Run Middle School received a display banner and a signed resolution of commendation from Governor Robert F. McDonnell in recognition of its 2013 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence; and

WHEREAS, Rocky Run Middle School looks forward to continuing to serve as a model of excellence as it prepares students for their futures; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Rocky Run Middle School on earning a 2013 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Rocky Run Middle School as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for the school’s commitment to its students.