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GA SR1291

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes September of each year as Georgia History Month by resolution of the Georgia Senate, sponsored by Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tippins of the 37th
  • Originated from advocacy by students Beth Ann Shires and Ryan Mulkey and teachers Thomas Panter and Mandy Martin of Durham Middle School
  • Aligns the observance with September because that is when Georgia public schools teach Georgia history in all 4th and 8th grade classes
  • Emphasizes using the month to teach core character values such as fairness, perseverance, courage, trustworthiness, compassion, respect, humility, and integrity through historical figures like James Oglethorpe
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to GPTV, the Georgia Historical Society, and the named students and teachers from Durham Middle School

Legislative Description

Georgia History Month; recognize September

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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