A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE the faculty, staff, students, and parents of KILLIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL of RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, UPON THE OCCASION OF the school's TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives recognize Killian Elementary School as the school celebrates this important milestone of a quarter of a century; and

 

Whereas, located in Northeast Columbia, Killian Elementary School opened its doors for the first time in 1998 under the stewardship of Principal Curtis R. Watson and is an integral part of Richland School District Two; and

 

Whereas, the mission statement of Killian Elementary School states that the school, with the support of its staff, parents, and community, dedicates itself to providing optimal instruction and a challenging curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment, that will prepare students to be productive citizens in a global society; and

 

Whereas, in the 2013-2014 School Year, the school began its STEAM Leadership Academy; and

 

Whereas, since 1998, Killian Elementary School has received a number of awards, including the prestigious Palmetto's Finest statewide award during the 2009-2010 School Year and Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards from the South Carolina Department of Education.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the faculty, staff, students, and parents of Killian Elementary School of Richland School District Two, upon the occasion of the school's twenty-fifth anniversary. 

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution by presented to Mr. Stacey Franklin, Principal of Killian Elementary School.

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