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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CLIO ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL OF MARLBORO COUNTY FOR ITS EXEMPLARY STANDARDS IN EDUCATION AND TO CONGRATULATE CLIO'S STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION ON THE SCHOOL'S RECEIVING THE COVETED PALMETTO SILVER AWARD FOR 2014-2015.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Clio Elementary Middle School has been presented the 2014-2015 Palmetto Silver Award for General Performance in recognition of the elementary school's attainments; 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 three schools in Marlboro County for 2014-2015; and
Whereas, thanks to the hard work of students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration, Clio Elementary Middle School has captured a Palmetto Silver Award 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 the 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 Clio Elementary Middle 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 Clio Elementary Middle School of Marlboro County for its exemplary standards in education and congratulate Clio's students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration on the school's receiving the coveted Palmetto Silver Award for 2014-2015.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Principal Julia Cain of Clio Elementary Middle School.
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