A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE MARY PAT YAUN OF GLOVERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE CELEBRATION OF HER THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE AS AN EDUCATOR AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER STRONG SUPPORT OF BOTH HER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the South Carolina House of Representatives honors those individuals who give tirelessly of themselves to the welfare of this great state's most important legacy, its children; and

Whereas, Gloverville Elementary School's Mary Pat Yaun, now celebrating thirty-seven fruitful years as a classroom teacher, stands among their number as an outstanding public benefactor, one much respected in her role as both educator and community leader; and

Whereas, the young Mary Pat received her teacher training at the University of South Carolina-Aiken, finishing in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in education. Further preparation for her calling followed when she obtained Reading Recovery certification and Read to Succeed endorsement. As a teacher, she has spent nearly four decades at Gloverville Elementary, primarily teaching first and second grades, but she also has taught kindergarten and third grade; and

Whereas, long acknowledged as a master teacher, Mrs. Yaun received public recognition of that mastery when she was named 2001-2002 Gloverville Elementary Teacher of the Year. In addition, she was selected to receive the Golden Apple Award in 2018; and

Whereas, this longtime grade-level chair currently serves on her school's literacy and social committees, providing programs, awards, and activities for students and staff. She also has served as a CERRA-trained mentor for first-year teachers and those new to the district and has welcomed and nurtured numerous student teachers, guiding them as they prepare to become successful teachers. The director of Gloverville Elementary's after-school program for many years, Mrs. Yaun served as an afternoon tutor and taught in the after-school program. She further has served as director of the summer school program; and

Whereas, many former students who have returned to take their senior walk down the halls of their old elementary school have asked if Mrs. Yaun is still there so they can go and grab a hug and an encouraging word from her; and

Whereas, having set the bar of achievement high in her profession, Mary Pat Yaun remains an inspiration to all who know her, most particularly her students. The members of the House, with much admiration, are pleased to add their collective voice of praise to the encomiums she will receive on May 22, 2024, when her school will hold a special appreciatory celebration in honor of this beloved teacher. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Mary Pat Yaun of Gloverville Elementary School at the celebration of her thirty-seven years of dedicated service and excellence as an educator and commend her for her strong support of both her school and community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mary Pat Yaun.

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