BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
 
A PROCLAMATION 
 
SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Educating our youth is the key to our state's continued prosperity .and to opening the doors of opportunity for every citizen; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Georgia's continued growth requires dedication to excellence in our education system as well as a commitment to providing trained teachers and vital resources to all schools ; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
Georgia's boards of education work together with school systems, parents, and community leaders to set a vision for their district in which students have the best chance to learn and become productive contributors to our society; and 
 
WHEREAS: 
 
The men and women serving on school boards in communities across our state have demonstrated a strong commitment to quality public education by securing adequate resources, promoting academic standards, and fostering partnerships within the community; and 
 
THEREFORE: I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim March 14- 18, 2016 as SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK in Georgia and do further commend all school board members for their dedication to the well-being of our youth and the future of this great state . 
 
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen . 
 
GOVERNOR 
ATTEST 
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CHIEF OF STAFF