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GA HR1874
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Terry Rogers
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AI Summary
- Commends the Foxfire program of Rabun County, Georgia, on its 50th anniversary, having been founded in 1966 to provide unique teaching and learning opportunities focused on preserving Appalachian culture, heritage, and language
- 327 Foxfire students have earned more than $957,000 in scholarships since the program's inception, and students have produced 194 magazines as part of the curriculum
- More than 500 students have participated in the program's summer jobs program, maintaining Foxfire properties and developing publishing skills
- The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center houses historic log cabins and artifacts, hosting thousands of visitors annually to showcase Appalachian culture
- The program sponsored teacher-training programs for 15 years and partnered with Piedmont College and the University of Georgia in 2003 and 2006 to continue educator training
Legislative Description
Foxfire program; 50th anniversary; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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