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135th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 388
2023-2024
Representatives Demetriou, Fowler Arthur, Robinson
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Geoff Brown
on being presented with an Edyth May Sliffe Award.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th 1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to commend Geoff Brown as the 2
first Ohioan to receive an Edyth May Sliffe Award by the Mathematical 3
Association of America; and 4
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at Chagrin Falls Middle School, 5
where he currently teaches honors geometry and algebra, Geoff Brown 6
has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to professional excellence, 7
and he has fulfilled his varying duties with integrity, sensitivity, 8
and the utmost competence. Conscientious in his approach to teaching, 9
he has been tireless in his efforts to ensure that his students 10
receive the best possible education, and he has brought great insight 11
and exceptional ability to his important work; and 12
WHEREAS, Motivated by a deep concern for young people, Geoff Brown 13
has excelled at making learning enjoyable for the students in his 14
classroom, and he has encouraged them to get involved in national math 15
competitions. A patient and generous individual, he has encouraged 16
many youth to develop their scholastic abilities and has instilled 17
within them an appreciation of the importance of education which will 18
benefit them throughout their lives; and 19
WHEREAS, Geoff Brown has earned the well-deserved reputation as an 20
enthusiastic advocate of educational excellence. Indeed, he has 21
constructively shaped the lives of numerous young people by helping 22
them to explore their interests and strengths so that they will be 23
prepared to meet the challenges of the future with confidence and 24
success; therefore be it 25
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RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of 26
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, 27
applaud Geoff Brown on receiving this national accolade and wish him 28
the best in his future endeavors; and be it further 29
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit 30
a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Geoff Brown. 31