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MS SC586

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and congratulates Tracee Thompson, an English teacher at Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi, for receiving the 2013 Milken Educator Award
  • Thompson received a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize and was one of only 34 national recipients of this prestigious award
  • Thompson is in her 11th year of teaching, tutors three days a week, participates on multiple committees, and holds students accountable
  • The Milken Educator Awards program, founded by Lowell Milken, has awarded over $136 million since 1987 to nearly 2,600 educators to recognize excellence and encourage quality teachers to remain in the profession
  • Resolution directs that this recognition be presented to Thompson and forwarded to the Jackson School District Board of Trustees and State Superintendent of Education

Legislative Description

Recognize Jim Hill High School English Teacher Tracee Thompson for 2013 Milken Educator Award.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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