GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1995

H	1 

HOUSE RESOLUTION 1070

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Sponsors: Representative Arnold.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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July 25, 1995

A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ELVIE STREET SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF WILSON FOR ITS PARTICIPATION IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
Whereas, motivating children to learn is a very important aspect of education; and
Whereas, the Elvie Street School in the City of Wilson deserves recognition for its role in motivating children to learn about State government; and
Whereas, in 1994, while studying State government, State symbols, and how a bill becomes a law, a fourth grade class at the Elvie Street School took on a project to make the sweet potato the State vegetable; and
Whereas, the children passed along their idea to their State Representative, where the idea was later introduced as a bill in the House of Representatives; and
Whereas, the children have followed the bill through committee, writing letters to legislators and others across the State in support of the bill; and
Whereas, this project has become schoolwide, allowing all the children at the school to become active in lobbying for the bill's passage; and
Whereas, this project has not only allowed the children to learn about government but also has allowed them to actively participate in government at an early age; and
Whereas, the Elvie Street School should be commended for its role in motivating its students and should serve as a role model for other schools to follow;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
Section 1.  The House of Representatives commends the students and teachers at the Elvie Street School in the City of Wilson for their participation in State government.
Sec. 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Principal of the Elvie Street School in the City of Wilson and to the Superintendent of the Wilson County Schools.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.