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Georgia?s 'Deaf Child?s Bill of Rights' earns Georgian ?Presidential Citizens Medal?
Kimberly McGuiness’ hard work paid off for the children of Cave Springs, Georgia; (and all of Georgia) and earned her recognition that resulted in her receiving the second highest citizen’s honor from the President today.
Kimberly, the mother of a deaf child, worked tirelessly to benefit the deaf children of the State of Georgia through workshops, counseling parents and changing lives, raising awareness and support for deaf education.
Today, August 4, 2010, in the East Room of the White House, she received this special honor, "Presidential Citizens Medal," which was begun in 1969 by then President Richard M. Nixon to honor outstanding citizens.
President Richard M. Nixon established the citizens’ award in 1969 as a tribute to citizens who have gone over and above; beyond the call of duty; and sacrificed long hours of hard work to bring about betterment in their communities and for our country.
This award has been presented to an array of famous people including Elizabeth Taylor, Muhammad Ali and Colin Powell; and everyday citizens like Ms. McGuiness.
Her letters, calls, and visits to state legislators helped the passage of "Georgia's Deaf Child's Bill of Rights."
Kimberly McGuiness of Cave Spring is one of 13 people to receive the award -- the second-highest honor that can be given to an American civilian.
President Barack Obama recognized McGuiness and the others at the White House at 2 p.m. today.
This year’s honorees have helped the poor and advocated for deaf children. She has been a great champion and advocate for deaf students.
Cave Springs is located near Rome, Georgia – north of Atlanta – the state capitol.
When Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the bill into law in 2007 it required that the school system implement specific communication needs of those students who are hearing impaired.
Kimberly McGuiness’ hard work paid off for the children of Cave Springs, Georgia; (and all of Georgia) and earned her recognition that resulted in her receiving the second highest citizen’s honor from the President today.
Kimberly, the mother of a deaf child, worked tirelessly to benefit the deaf children of the State of Georgia through workshops, counseling parents and changing lives, raising awareness and support for deaf education.
Today, August 4, 2010, in the East Room of the White House, she received this special honor, "Presidential Citizens Medal," which was begun in 1969 by then President Richard M. Nixon to honor outstanding citizens.
President Richard M. Nixon established the citizens’ award in 1969 as a tribute to citizens who have gone over and above; beyond the call of duty; and sacrificed long hours of hard work to bring about betterment in their communities and for our country.
This award has been presented to an array of famous people including Elizabeth Taylor, Muhammad Ali and Colin Powell; and everyday citizens like Ms. McGuiness.
Her letters, calls, and visits to state legislators helped the passage of "Georgia's Deaf Child's Bill of Rights."
Kimberly McGuiness of Cave Spring is one of 13 people to receive the award -- the second-highest honor that can be given to an American civilian.
President Barack Obama recognized McGuiness and the others at the White House at 2 p.m. today.
This year’s honorees have helped the poor and advocated for deaf children. She has been a great champion and advocate for deaf students.
Cave Springs is located near Rome, Georgia – north of Atlanta – the state capitol.
When Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the bill into law in 2007 it required that the school system implement specific communication needs of those students who are hearing impaired.
