Bill Text: GA HR1056 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1056 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Curry, Mr. Bill; commend

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)

Status: (Passed) 2009-04-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR1056 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1056-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1056

By: Representatives Burkhalter of the 50th, Richardson of the 19th, Harbin of the 118th, and Keen of the 179th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Bill Curry; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Bill Curry has earned a well-deserved reputation within the coaching profession as an individual with class and integrity and plans to lead Georgia State University's football program to great heights in its 2010 inaugural season; and

WHEREAS, a native of Atlanta, Mr. Curry has served as head coach at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Alabama, and the University of Kentucky and brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, drive, and determination to Georgia State University; and

WHEREAS, during Mr. Curry's impressive coaching career, he has been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year in 1989, SEC Coach of the Year in 1989, and ACC Coach of the Year in 1985; and

WHEREAS, a talented football player and veteran of the NFL himself, Mr. Curry played professionally for ten years with the Green Bay Packers, the Baltimore Colts, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Houston Oilers, playing in two Super Bowls and two Pro Bowls; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Curry spent 11 years with ESPN as a football analyst after decades as a coach and returns to the field to lead the Panthers to success and victory; and

WHEREAS, his national notoriety and reputation as a world-class coach has brought Georgia State some of the nation's most sought after players; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his contributions to the field of sports and his excellent football coaching and athletic abilities, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary commitment and accomplishments of this outstanding individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mr. Bill Curry on his outstanding accomplishments and achievements in football, congratulate him upon being named head coach for Georgia State University, and extend their most sincere best wishes for many successful seasons.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Bill Curry.