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This Resolution formally congratulates and commends Kristin Wright for her recognition as the 2015-2016 Outstanding School Counselor of the Year by the Kansas School Counselor Association, an award given based on criteria such as counseling innovations, leadership, advocacy, effective programs, and contributions to student advancement. The resolution acknowledges the vital role of school counselors, who are professionals dedicated to supporting students' social-emotional development, academic success, and career planning, noting that their guidance can significantly impact a student's life. It highlights Kristin Wright's specific qualifications, including her role as a school counselor at Lincoln Elementary in the Clay County School District for 14 years, her master's degree from Kansas State University, and her ongoing pursuit of a doctoral degree, further mentioning her nomination for the American School Counselor Association's 2017 National School Counselor of the Year Award. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send three official copies of this commendation to Kristin Wright.