Bill Text: GA HR1091 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1091 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - House Read and Adopted [HR1091 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1091-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1091

By: Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Gardner of the 57th, and Ashe of the 56th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the 2011 Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the 2011 Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team earned recognition and acclaim with their recent victory at the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition; and

WHEREAS, the team is composed of Grady High School students from all grade levels, and, in preparing for this year's competition, the members of the team, together with their teacher and attorney coaches, spent countless hours in practice; and

WHEREAS, to win the title of state champions, the Grady High School team defeated Clarke Central High School on March 20, 2011, at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville; and

WHEREAS, the team's victory brought home the school's fifth state title, with previous wins in 2000, 2005, 2009, and 2010, and the team's third consecutive state championship; and

WHEREAS, this year's mock trial case involved a civil wrongful termination issue in which teams were evaluated on their ability to make a logical, cohesive, and persuasive presentation; and

WHEREAS, sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, the objective of the mock trial program is to further students' understanding of court procedure and the legal system; to improve proficiency in basic skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and reasoning; to promote better communication and cooperation between the educational and legal community; to provide a competitive event in an academic atmosphere; and to promote cooperation among young people of various abilities and interests; and

WHEREAS, the members of this young team have developed and refined their mental agility, verbal adroitness, and intellectual acumen and brought great pride to their school, classmates, and families; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding record of scholarly achievement and peerless performance of the members of the team be recognized appropriately.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate the 2011 Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team on their third consecutive state championship title.

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 the 2011 Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team.