As Introduced
135th General Assembly
Regular Session S. R. No. 280
2023-2024
Senator Dolan
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Luke Kieffer on receiving the ITEEA Award.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly 1
of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Luke Kieffer on 2
being presented with the International Technology and Engineering 3
Educators Association Award; and 4
WHEREAS, Selection for this global distinction is an honor of 5
which Luke Kieffer can be proud, for he has been acknowledged for the 6
exceptional talents he has brought to the classroom. An engineering 7
teacher at Bay High School, he has worked diligently to channel the 8
natural energy and curiosity of young people into meaningful inquiry, 9
thereby helping them gain a better understanding of the complex world 10
around them. By presenting lessons in an interesting and 11
comprehensible manner, embracing innovation, and advocating for 12
advanced technological literacy, he has consistently inspired his 13
students to excel; and 14
WHEREAS, Throughout his career in the field of education, Luke 15
Kieffer has supported countless students in their scholastic endeavors 16
and has helped nurture within them a desire for academic excellence. 17
Willingly giving of his time, energy, and abilities far beyond what 18
was required or expected, he has earned the respect and gratitude of 19
his colleagues, his community, and, most importantly, his students for 20
his genuine love of teaching, and he is certainly deserving of high 21
praise; and 22
WHEREAS, Motivated by a deep concern for young people, Luke 23
Kieffer has excelled at making learning enjoyable for the students in 24
his classroom. A patient and generous individual, he has encouraged 25
many individuals to develop their technical abilities and has 26
instilled within them an appreciation of the importance of education 27
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which will benefit them throughout their lives; therefore be it 28
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 135th General 29
Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, commend Luke Kieffer on 30
his recent accolade and salute him as one of Ohio’s finest educators; 31
and be it further 32
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly 33
authenticated copy of this Resolution to Luke Kieffer. 34