MS HR100

Commends Mrs. Emily Nelson for her exceptional service as Executive Director of Leadership Development for DeSoto County School District

Recognizes that the Office of Leadership and Development coordinates three gifted education programs: Spotlight Program for Intellectually Gifted students, Academically Gifted Program for high ability language arts students, and Artistically Gifted Program for exceptionally talented art students

Notes that DeSoto County's gifted education program is one of the largest in Mississippi, serving more than 3,000 students annually

Highlights Mrs. Nelson's fundraising efforts, including a John Grisham book raffle that raised $5,505 for the district's debate competition

Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Mrs. Emily Nelson and to members of the Capitol Press Corps