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MS SC641

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kelvin Butler

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Donna Porter, a 25-year veteran speech and communications teacher in the Picayune School District, for being selected as one of 10 recipients of the 2012 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award
  • Recognizes the $10,000 grant awarded annually to honor teachers for their extraordinary impact on students' lives
  • Highlights Porter's transformative influence on student Dewayne "D.J." Batiste, who credits a 90-second classroom exchange with changing his life trajectory from potential dropout to high school graduate and college student
  • Notes that the award is funded through a gift from Freddie Gershon, Chairman and CEO of Music Theatre International, honoring composer Stephen Sondheim on his 80th birthday
  • Directs that this resolution be presented to Porter and forwarded to Picayune Memorial High School, the Picayune School Board, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Commend Picayune educator Donna Porter for 2012 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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