(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – At its meeting today, the Kentucky Board of Education approved a resolution honoring outgoing Kentucky Education Commissioner Gene Wilhoit.
The resolution recognizes Wilhoit’s service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and praises his actions during his tenure as education commissioner. The board also declared Friday, November 3, as Gene Wilhoit Day to honor and thank Wilhoit for his work as commissioner.
In presenting the proclamation, Kentucky Board of Education Chair Keith Travis encouraged school districts and education partners to join in the observance of November 3 as Gene Wilhoit Day.
The full text of the resolution follows.
Resolution Honoring Commissioner Gene Wilhoit
By
The Kentucky Board of Education
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Whereas, The Kentucky Board of Education's vision is "Every child -- Proficient and prepared for success";
Whereas, Gene Wilhoit has dedicated the majority of his waking moments, at great personal sacrifice, toward realizing this vision for every student in the Commonwealth;
Whereas, Gene Wilhoit has performed at the distinguished level as commissioner for six years through his solid leadership of the Kentucky Department of Education and Kentucky Board of Education;
Whereas, Through his numerous visits to districts and schools, Gene Wilhoit has recognized students and educators for achieving excellence and has become the "face" of public education throughout the Commonwealth;
Whereas, Gene Wilhoit is held in high regard by colleagues, citizens and students throughout Kentucky;
Whereas, Gene Wilhoit is leaving Kentucky to become Executive Director of the Council for Chief State School Officers in Washington, D.C.;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Kentucky Board of Education to declare November 3, 2006, as Gene Wilhoit Day to honor and thank Gene Wilhoit for his outstanding service to the students of this Commonwealth.
Done in the city of Frankfort, this first day of November, in the year Two Thousand and Six.
Signed by Kentucky Board of Education members:
C.B. Akins
Kaye Baird
Joe Brothers
Jeanne Ferguson
Bonnie Lash Freeman
Judy Gibbons
Doug Hubbard
David Rhodes
Keith Travis
Janna Vice
David Webb
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