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STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Lourie
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Introduced in the Senate on March 13, 2007
Introduced in the House on March 14, 2007
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 14, 2007
Summary: Dr. Sharon L. Buddin
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3/13/2007 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-12 3/14/2007 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-7
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TO HONOR DR. SHARON L. BUDDIN, PRINCIPAL OF BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HER THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, Dr. Sharon L. Buddin, of Richland County, for thirty-eight years has filled the posts of both teacher and principal with dignity and excellence; and
Whereas, her honesty, intelligence, and commitment to high standards in education have drawn admiration from those with whom she has worked, as well as from the people of South Carolina at large; and
Whereas, in preparation for her career as an educator, Dr. Sharon Buddin earned a Bachelor of Arts in History at Winthrop College, a master's degree in secondary education at the University of South Carolina, and a Ph.D. in education administration, also at USC; and
Whereas, she began her career as a social studies teacher for Gibbes Junior High School, Webber Middle School, and Dent Junior High School, moving into administration as an administrative assistant for Dent and later as an assistant principal for Spring Valley High School; and
Whereas, during Dr. Buddin's tenure as Principal of Ridge View High School, she witnessed her school win numerous awards, such as being selected a Palmetto's Finest, Palmetto Gold, and Red Carpet School, as well as a School of Promise, and she has led her new school, Blythewood High, into the future with a sure and steady hand; and
Whereas, in addition to fostering achievements by her schools during her administration, this veteran of public school education has herself received many honors, among them being named the Metlife/NASSP National Secondary Principal of the Year, the SCASA South Carolina Principal of the Year, the South Carolina Art Education Association's Outstanding Administrator and Supervisor of the Year, and the William B. Harley Administrator of the Year; and
Whereas, also dedicated to worthy service beyond the schoolhouse, Dr. Sharon Buddin received the Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction Award for her many years of service to that organization, and she is a laureate of the South Carolina Order of the Palmetto, awarded by Governor James Hodges in 2002, this honor being the highest the State of South Carolina can bestow on one of its citizens; and
Whereas, Dr. Buddin, taking her responsibilities with the seriousness they deserve, has labored diligently as an educator for the educational welfare of South Carolina's children and has well repaid the trust placed in her by this great State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, honor Dr. Sharon L. Buddin, Principal of Blythewood High School, for her thirty-eight years as an educator upon the occasion of her retirement, and extend best wishes for much success and happiness in all her future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Sharon L. Buddin.
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