A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION,  Commending and honoring Linda Margheim of the Mitchell School District Board of Education on her selection as the 2006-2007 Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board Member.

     WHEREAS,  Linda Margheim is in her twelfth year as a member of the Mitchell Board of Education and she is currently serving as the board president; and

     WHEREAS,  Linda Margheim has been a leading voice for improving student achievement for students in the Mitchell School District and has lead efforts to improve teacher quality through focused professional development; and

     WHEREAS,  Linda Margheim served as a bridge between the school and the community to secure additional financial resources to maintain vital educational programs:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED,  by the Eighty-second Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Linda Margheim of Mitchell, South Dakota, be congratulated on her selection as the 2006-2007 Associated School Boards of South Dakota Outstanding School Board Member and be commended for her continuing efforts to improve the educational opportunities available to the children of our state.