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MN SR135

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles Wiger

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Honors Jerry Markie for his lifetime commitment to K-12 education discourse and public education in Minnesota
  • Markie transitioned from a furniture industry career to become an advocate for school district accessibility, taking certification courses to host cable television programs
  • Hosted the monthly "Jerry Markie Education Update" on Suburban Cable Commission Channel 15 and school district Channel 20, which grew in popularity and credibility
  • Program expanded in its ninth year to cover east metro school district issues including autism, English as a second language, and substance abuse among students
  • Secretary of the Senate directed to prepare an authenticated enrolled copy of the resolution for transmission to Markie's family

Legislative Description

A Senate resolution honoring the memory of Jerry Markie and his lifetime of special commitment to public education in Minnesota

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

3/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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