HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 01/23/2013WHEREAS,
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Recognizing Skills USA Charter Day at Cambridge High School
SkillsUSA is the second largest Career Technical Student Organization in the United
States, with chapters in all 50 states and some U.S. territories such as Guam, the
Philippines, and Puerto Rico; and
The club was formed in 1965 by students and teachers looking to provide leadership to
youth looking for jobs in technical professions; and
SkillsUSA trains students in specific technical skills as well as soft skills critical to the
local and state economy; and
SkillsUSA at Cambridge High School is being chartered by Dr. Tom Washburn and his
leadership team consisting of Blake Jones (President) Aumber Sharma (Vice-President),
Leocadia Tchouaffe {Treasurer),Gabriella Fleck (Secretary), Curtis Johnson (Reporter)
and Brett Warech (Parliamentarian); and
SkillsUSA promotes the enhancement of leadership skills by attending leadership training
at the local, state and national level as well as improving leadership skills in all students
by hosting leadership events at the school level. By participation in such events, this
organization is able to fulfill its motto "Preparing for leadership in the world of work";
and
SkillsUSA is a valuable asset to Cambridge High School and the City of Milton through
the support ofcommunity and charities; and
SkillsUSA prepares students as lifelong learners and highly skilled workers through
competitions and study; and
SkillsUSA at Cambridge High School is supported by state director, Ashley Brown,
principal, Dr. Ed Spurka, and advisor, Dr. Tom Washburn.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council ofthe City ofMilton, hereby dedicate
Wednesday, Jan. 23,2013 as SKILLS USA CHARTER DAY in the City of Milton, Georgia.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 23rd Day ofJanuary, 2013.
Joe Lockw
Mayor