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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. E.H. Pitts and Haley
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Introduced in the House on May 17, 2005
Adopted by the House on May 17, 2005
Summary: Margaret B. Mitchum Day
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/17/2005 House Introduced and adopted HJ-7
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TO COMMEND MARGARET B. MITCHUM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON HER OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR OVER A DECADE AND TO PROCLAIM MAY 23, 2005, AS "MARGARET B. MITCHUM DAY" IN THE STATE.
Whereas, Margaret B. Mitchum has served with distinction and grace as Principal of Midway Elementary School in Lexington District One since the opening of the school's doors in 1994; and
Whereas, a 1972 graduate of Keenan High School with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Winthrop in 1975, she obtained her Master's Degree from the University of South Carolina in 1977 and has devoted her entire adult life to the noble field of education; and
Whereas, this dedicated educator and administrator began her career in 1976 and taught at Oak Grove Elementary School until 1981; and
Whereas, possessing the gift of administration, Ms. Mitchum went on to serve as Administrative Assistant for Instruction at Red Bank Elementary School from 1981-1986, Assistant Principal for Instruction at Lexington Elementary School from 1986-1992 and at Saxe Gotha Elementary School from 1992-1994, before becoming the first Principal of the new Midway Elementary School in Lexington; and
Whereas, her strength of character and strong Christian faith has made her an example for all of us to follow. Even while working full-time in the Lexington District One School District, she found time to serve for a total of twelve years as the Director of Youth and Children's Ministries at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church and Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church; and
Whereas, under her leadership, the faculty and staff of Midway Elementary School have consistently demonstrated their commitment to excellence and their love of the students culminating with the school being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education in 2004; and
Whereas, during her career she has earned the love and respect of the children, parents, and teachers alike in Lexington District One. Because of the reputation she has built, sadly she will soon leave Midway Elementary School for a new challenge. Beginning in July of 2005, Ms. Mitchum will devote her time, talents, and energy toward opening and establishing a new elementary school in Lexington District One; and
Whereas, though she will be missed by all those associated with Midway Elementary School, her influence and leadership in overseeing the new school will certainly benefit the citizens of Lexington County and the State as she continues to touch the lives of so many young people in a positive manner; and
Whereas, the beloved wife of husband John D. Mitchum, Margaret Mitchum is also an active member of the Church of the Apostles; and
Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the members of South Carolina House of Representatives pause to honor Margaret B. Mitchum and to recognize her unparalleled service in the field of education, her dedication to the children of Lexington District One, and to wish her well as she takes the helm of another new school to no doubt lead it on to excellence. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend Margaret B. Mitchum of Lexington County on her outstanding leadership of Midway Elementary School for over a decade and proclaim May 23, 2005, as "Margaret B. Mitchum Day" in the State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Margaret B. Mitchum of Lexington.
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