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GA SR1291
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Thompson
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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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