MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Browning

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MRS. SUZAN ROYE UPON THE HONOR OF BEING NAMED PARENT OF THE YEAR FOR THE PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Suzan Roye, the parent of three children, Adam, age 10, who is a 5th grade student and Seth, age 8, who is a second grader, both at South Pontotoc Elementary, and Drew, age 4; and

WHEREAS, she is married to Allen Roye, who is her active partner in working with the school and its athletic programs; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her many activities as wife, mother and active parent, Mrs. Roye is employed part time at North Mississippi Medical Center; and

WHEREAS, she has contributed countless hours to the improvement and development of South Pontotoc School, where her willing and cooperative spirit, as well as her ability to work with all types of personalities, has made her a special volunteer; and

WHEREAS, one of her projects was to develop a safe elementary playground, where the safety-approved equipment she helped raise the funds to purchase will benefit students for years to come; and

WHEREAS, classroom teachers can always depend on her to provide food, assist with class parties and chaperone field trips; and

WHEREAS, Suzan Roye is also active in her church, where she directs the children's music program; an accomplished musician, she is trained in piano and organ performance; and

WHEREAS, the Royes have made anonymous financial contributions to the school's programs to enable financially disadvantaged children to participate in field trips and other activities; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Roye is always willing to give of herself and sacrifice her time, energy and talents for the good of her children, their school, and the community at large, and demonstrates leadership by example, always expecting a high level of achievement and character from her sons and the other students; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend such dedication to our youth:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize and commend Mrs. Suzan Roye upon the occasion of her recognition as Parent of the Year for Pontotoc County School District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be given to Mrs. Roye and to the Pontotoc County School District.