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H. 5051
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Yow, Lucas and Henegan
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Introduced in the House on March 8, 2016
Adopted by the House on March 8, 2016
Summary: Cheraw Intermediate School
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3/8/2016 House Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 6)
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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHERAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FOR ITS EXEMPLARY STANDARDS IN EDUCATION AND TO CONGRATULATE CHERAW'S STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION ON THE SCHOOL'S RECEIVING THE COVETED PALMETTO SILVER AWARD IN TWO CATEGORIES FOR 2014-2015.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Cheraw Intermediate School has been presented the Palmetto Silver Award for General Performance and Closing the Achievement Gap for 2014-2015; and
Whereas, each year the South Carolina Department of Education rewards state schools that have attained high levels of absolute performance, reached high rates of growth, and made substantial progress in closing the achievement gap between disaggregated groups. These outstanding schools are designated Palmetto Gold Award and Palmetto Silver Award recipients; and
Whereas, basing its selections on criteria and procedures developed by the Education Oversight Committee, the South Carolina Department of Education has granted prestigious Palmetto Gold and Silver honors to nine schools in Chesterfield County for 2014-2015; and
Whereas, thanks to the hard work of students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration, Cheraw Intermediate School has captured two Palmetto Silver Awards and has demonstrated what can be accomplished when all stakeholders have high expectations and strive to help students reach the full measure of their talents and skills; and
Whereas, in formal recognition of Cheraw Intermediate and the other award-winning schools, the South Carolina Department of Education sends a certificate and a "Palmetto Award Winner" flag for posting in front of the school; and
Whereas, fully expecting continued academic excellence from this standout school, the South Carolina House of Representatives is proud to applaud the fine educational achievement of 2014-2015 Palmetto Silver Award winner Cheraw Intermediate School. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Cheraw Intermediate School of Chesterfield County for its exemplary standards in education and congratulate Cheraw's students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration on the school's receiving the coveted Palmetto Silver Award in two categories for 2014-2015.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Principal Scott Eddins of Cheraw Intermediate School.
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