HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-4611

HR 4611

ByRepresentative McClintock

WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State House of Representatives to recognize excellence in every field of endeavor; and

WHEREAS, Cindy Arnold, director of career and technical education of the Battleground School District has earned the Region V Administrator of the Year award from the Association for Career and Technical Education; and

WHEREAS, Director Arnold demonstrated creativity and initiative in her duties by pushing Battleground School District toward a stronger career and technical education program; and

WHEREAS, Arnold expanded the knowledge base of Battleground's students by exposing them to a wide range of career options and technical skills and designing Battleground School District's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) strategic plan; and

WHEREAS, Arnold started a middle school design modeling and robotics program to introduce younger students to STEM activities at a younger age; and

WHEREAS, Arnold's programs taught heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and electrical, computer programming, and math; and

WHEREAS, When Arnold was the principal of Captain Strong Primary School, she oversaw a program to help students develop skills and serve as greeters, assembly leaders, and recess monitors. Students also participated in interviews with their teachers;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives thank Director Cindy Arnold for her hard work in developing the young minds of the future; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Cindy Arnold, director of career and technical education for Battleground School District.