A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the one HUNDREDTH anniversary of Terry Sanford High School in fayetteville, north carolina.
Whereas, Terry Sanford High School is a public high school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina; and
Whereas, the school is one of the oldest in the Cumberland County school system and one of the oldest public high schools still in operation in North Carolina; and
Whereas, this Cumberland County public school will celebrate its 100th anniversary on June 6, 2013; and
Whereas, the school was originally named Fayetteville High School and was renamed Terry Sanford Senior High School in 1968 in honor of former North Carolina Governor and United States Senator, Terry Sanford; and
Whereas, in later years, the school became Terry Sanford High School; and
Whereas, currently, the school has 102 teachers and 1,400 students; and
Whereas, Terry Sanford High School offers honors level classes in most academic areas, offers the most AP (advanced placement) classes in Cumberland County, and opened its Global Studies program in 1999; and
Whereas, all alumni of the school are appreciated and respected for their contributions to their community and State; some of the school's most notable alumni include: professional athletes, chancellors, an NFL owner, rappers, producers, a Pulitzer Prize‑winning photographer, and game show contestants; and
Whereas, in 2006, Terry Sanford High School was recognized by US News and World Report for receiving the Silver Medal in the annual list of America's Best High Schools; and
Whereas, for 100 years, Terry Sanford High School has provided an outstanding education to its students; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the memory of former Governor and United States Senator Terry Sanford and extends the congratulations to the public high school that bears his name on the school's 100th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The House of Representatives expresses its gratitude to Terry Sanford High School's administration, teachers, and staff for their dedication and hard work in helping the students receive a great education and applauds the students on their achievements.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Principal of Terry Sanford High School and to the Chair of the Cumberland County Board of Education.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.