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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF

BEACON CHARTER SCHOOLS IN 2003

     Introduced By: Representatives Newberry, Phillips, J. Brien, Rea, Casey, Fenton-Fung,
Ajello, Shallcross Smith, Corvese, and Cortvriend

     Date Introduced: May 16, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Beacon Charter Schools were founded in 2003 with the purpose of

providing students from across Rhode Island with an arts-focused educational experience.

Beacon's mission is to "develop artistic thinkers by nurturing self-expression while preparing our

graduates with the academic skills necessary for sustained post-secondary success"; and

     WHEREAS, Beacon students learn about the theatre, visual, and culinary arts. In the

theatre arts program, they are provided with enriching and engaging opportunities to learn about

all elements of the theatre, both on stage and off stage. They also explore the literature, history,

cultural significance, and theories behind theatre and its great works; and

     WHEREAS, In the Beacon visual arts program, students explore the different forms of

media, and collaborate on projects in which critical thinking, creativity and communication are

key to success. All of these skills drive innovation in society and mastering them is an important

expertise to have in order to successfully navigate the professional world of today and tomorrow;

and

     WHEREAS, The culinary arts program at Beacon offers a comprehensive curriculum and

training program to prepare its students for all aspects of the food industry from quantity food

preparation to the art of making fine pastry. In the school’s shop, all classical and modern

cooking and food preparation techniques are taught with topics covering American regional and a

variety of international cuisines. Students also learn about the retail and wholesale marketing of

prepared foods, and are trained to operate all modern kitchen equipment found in commercial

kitchens; and

     WHEREAS, Since 2003, the many dedicated teachers, staff members and administrators

at Beacon Charter Schools have prepared hundreds of students from throughout the State of

Rhode Island with the necessary academic, artistic and technical skills to thrive as they navigate

their postsecondary lives; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

recognizes and celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the founding of Beacon Charter Schools in

2003; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Dr. Michael Skeldon, Superintendent, Beacon

Charter Schools.

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