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H. 3268

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Lucas
Document Path: l:\council\bills\gjk\20076djc03.doc

Introduced in the House on January 14, 2003
Adopted by the House on January 14, 2003

Summary: Annie Mae Peterson

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   1/14/2003  House   Introduced and adopted HJ-124

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1/14/2003

TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MRS. ANNIE MAE PETERSON OF HARTSVILLE FOR HER STERLING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A PRINCIPAL, TEACHER, AND ROLE MODEL FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS IN HARTSVILLE AND DARLINGTON COUNTIES, RECOGNIZE HER MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OVER MANY YEARS AS A COMMUNITY LEADER AND DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR, AND TO WISH HER THE VERY BEST OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AS SHE CONTINUES HER WELL-EARNED AND RICHLY-DESERVED RETIREMENT.

Whereas, a highly trained and dedicated professional educator, Annie Mae Peterson of Hartsville graduated from Butler High School in Hartsville, and went on to earn both a B.S. degree from Tuskegee University and a M.Ed. degree from New York University. Thereafter, she continued her training as a professional educator with additional studies at the University of South Carolina and at Francis Marion University; and

Whereas, Annie Mae Peterson served forty-four years in public education in Tuskegee, Alabama, Los Angeles, California, and Hartsville, South Carolina. The last thirty years of her long and distinguished career were served in the public school system in Hartsville; and

Whereas, Mrs. Peterson began her service in the Darlington County public schools as a teacher at Butler Elementary School. Shortly thereafter, she was named principal of the school, shouldering the administrative duties of a principal while continuing to teach her classes; and

Whereas, the summer of 1963 saw the completion of construction of a new elementary school located on Washington Avenue, just outside the city limits of Hartsville. The new fourteen-classroom building was named Washington Avenue Elementary School and the staff and faculty consisted of thirteen teachers and one teaching principal, Annie Mae Peterson; and

Whereas, in the 1964-65 school year, a standard size library, four additional classrooms, a cafetorium-lunchroom, and four additional teachers were added to meet the demands of an increased enrollment. In 1965, the teaching staff was increased to twenty-one and additional classrooms were rented from the Catholic school next door to accommodate an overflow of students; and

Whereas, under the sterling leadership of Annie Mae Peterson, Washington Street School thrived and grew to be a vital part of the community. Recognizing that most of the students attending the school were from homes that were well below the poverty level, Annie Mae Peterson interviewed parents and listened to their hopes and desires for their children. Most wanted their children to complete high school and move on to higher levels of learning; and

Whereas, Mrs. Peterson encouraged parents to participate in their children's success and developed a strong, vibrant Parent Teacher Association that not only had successful fun fundraisers, but also provided a means for parents to learn how to work with their children and their children's teachers. The PTA was the source of strength that many parents needed to succeed in their quest for the best education possible for their children; and

Whereas, as a professional educator, Annie Mae Peterson served as a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Mrs. Peterson personally epitomized the philosophy "leave no child behind" long before that phrase became popular in 2002. She encouraged her staff and faculty to always give their best. She worked with parents to resolve problems and used the resources of the community to provide youth programs, recreation activities, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, and summer play school at her beloved Washington Street Elementary School; and

Whereas, in 1989, after many years of distinguished service in the public schools of the State and nation, Mrs. Peterson was honorably retired from her position as principal of Washington Street Elementary School. Her legacy as a professional teacher, school principal, and professional educator lives on in the hearts and minds of many parents, guardians, and caregivers she has helped along the way, and in her students who have gone on to dream, achieve, contribute to society in many ways, and live better and enriched lives because she, Mrs. Anne Mae Peterson, believed in them and did not let them down. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend and congratulate Mrs. Annie Mae Peterson of Hartsville for her sterling contributions as a principal, teacher, and role model for parents, teachers, and students in Hartsville and Darlington Counties, recognize her many outstanding achievements over many years as a community leader and distinguished educator, and wish her the very best of health and happiness as she continues her well-earned and richly-deserved retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Annie Mae Peterson of Hartsville.

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