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2022 SPECIAL SESSION I

22208128D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 728
Offered June 13, 2022
Commending Michael Routhouska.
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Patrons-- Bennett-Parker and Herring
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WHEREAS, Michael Routhouska, an accomplished education administrator and principal at William Ramsay Elementary School in Alexandria, was named Principal of the Year by Alexandria City Public Schools in 2022; and

WHEREAS, Michael Routhouska began his career with Alexandria City Public Schools in 2000 as a high school English teacher at the former T.C. Williams High School, teaching world literature and world civics while also serving as staff advisor and editor of the school’s literary magazine; and

WHEREAS, Michael Routhouska earned a promotion to assistant principal in 2011 and four years later was installed as the principal at William Ramsay Elementary School, where he has worked tirelessly to foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment for the benefit of both students and faculty; and

WHEREAS, Michael Routhouska’s instructional philosophy is focused on equity and the value in recognizing the perspectives, strengths, and needs of all students and stakeholders, cementing a strong foundation for his school’s success; and

WHEREAS, Michael Routhouska consistently emphasizes transparency, openness, and accountability in motivating his students and fellow educators to achieve excellence both in and out of the classroom; and

WHEREAS, in preparation for his career as an educator and education administrator, Michael Routhouska earned a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from Nazareth College and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from George Mason University; and

WHEREAS, with his passionate and personable approach to education, Michael Routhouska has been an effective and inspirational leader of the William Ramsay Elementary School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Michael Routhouska, principal at William Ramsay Elementary School, hereby be commended for being named the 2022 Alexandria City Public Schools Principal of the Year; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Michael Routhouska as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.