HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-4657, by Representatives Volz, Eslick, Gregerson, Kraft, Nealey, Ryu, Klippert, Dent, Harris, Barkis, Jenkin, Springer, Shea, Holy, and Muri

WHEREAS, The Washington State Teacher of the Year is selected annually from ten regional finalists from across the state; and

WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year has earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues, is an expert in their field, guides students to excellence, and collaborates with colleagues, students, and families; and

WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning; and

WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year represents Washington State at all required National Teacher of the Year events, serves as the Teacher-in-Residence for Washington's Teacher of the Year Program, and is a member of the Washington Teacher Advisory Council; and

WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year responds to and fulfills Teacher of the Year speaking requests, identifies, plans, and executes one statewide initiative, designs and executes a personal communication plan, and networks with statewide, teacher preparation programs; and

WHEREAS, The honor of being named Washington State Teacher of the Year is representative of teaching excellence in Washington State schools and the dedication of the teachers, administrators, and families for student success in learning;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives demonstrate its deep respect and appreciation for the 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning, of Spokane School District 81 for her 19 years of teaching excellence, and broader service to society as both a Peace Corps volunteer and an international school instructor; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the value and dedication of all Washington State educators embodied in this most prestigious award; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mandy Manning, the 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year, and to The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

 

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

Resolution 4657 adopted by the House of Representatives

January 19, 2018

 

 

 

 

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Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk