12-R261
2012 -- H 8140
Enacted 05/09/12
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012, TO BE "YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR DAY" IN
THE STATE OF
Introduced By: Representatives Fox, and Mattiello
Date Introduced: May 09, 2012
WHEREAS, The MET is a
network of six small, public high schools located in
family engagement; and
WHEREAS, The MET’s individualized learning approach has proven
successful in
unlocking a passion for learning in its students and its
schools have been a tremendous asset to
WHEREAS, As listeners, teachers, explorers, role models, motivators,
and mentors, the
MET School fills many crucial roles for its students;
and
WHEREAS, The MET
empowers students to take charge of their learning and to become
responsible citizens and life-long learners; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Edison
once said, "I never perfected an invention that I did not
think about in terms of the service it might give others...
I find out what the world needs, then I
proceed to invent." The MET School not only inspires its
students to think in these terms, but also
embodies this very philosophy; and
WHEREAS, On May 10th of
2012, The MET School’s Center for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship will officially open its doors to
celebrate Young Entrepreneur Day; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby proclaims May 10, 2012, to be “Young Entrepreneur Day” in our
state. We furthermore join the MET School in urging
all the citizens of the state to take the time
to recognize and acknowledge the impact of innovative
education on our lives and on the futures
of children; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to The MET
School in
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