Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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HJ324: Commending Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School.
Patrons-- Eisenberg, Brink, Ebbin, Englin and May; Senators: Ticer and Whipple
WHEREAS, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has honored Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School, located in Arlington, by naming it one of NASA's 2005 Explorer Schools and the first NASA Explorer School in Virginia; and
WHEREAS, being named a NASA Explorer School will allow students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School to explore science, math, and technology through hands-on experiments and communications with NASA scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and astronauts; and
WHEREAS, the NASA Explorer School program targets underserved populations in diverse geographic locations, bringing together educators, administrators, students, and families in sustained involvement with NASA's education programs; and
WHEREAS, Donna Barnette, Ramona Morales, Sandy Steenson, Laurie Sullivan, and Terry Bratt, all devoted educators at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School, comprise the instructional team and will work with NASA education specialists to incorporate new teaching resources and technology tools into math and science instruction to create exciting learning experiences; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School for its dedication to promoting learning in math, science, and technology; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School as an expression of the General Assembly's pride and congratulations for its selection and participation in the NASA Explorer School program.
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