Bill Text: GA HR1261 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Beckham, Mr. Gordon; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-02-03 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1261 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1261-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1261
By:
Representative Martin of the
47th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Gordon Beckham and inviting him to be recognized by the House
of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia is proud to call Mr. Gordon Beckham one of the finest
citizens, athletes, and humanitarians this state has ever produced;
and
WHEREAS,
a native of Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Beckham attended The Westminster School where
he was a standout athlete, leading the football and baseball teams to victorious
seasons; and
WHEREAS,
upon his graduation from high school, Mr. Beckham began his collegiate career
with the University of Georgia baseball team, anchoring the team at shortstop
for three years and earning recognition as All-American and SEC Player of the
Year; and
WHEREAS,
he led the Bulldogs during the 2008 College World Series, where the team placed
second in the nation; and
WHEREAS,
after his junior year, Mr. Beckham was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and was
called up to the majors on June 3, 2009, after a short stint playing for the
team's minor league program; and
WHEREAS,
he led the rookie class of 2009, with an impressive batting average of .270 and
racking up 14 home runs and 63 RBIs; and
WHEREAS,
after the completion of his first season in Major League Baseball, Mr. Beckham
was voted the American League Rookie of the Year by the Major League Baseball
Players Association, a prestigious title given after a vote of all players in
the league; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Beckham was named the 2009 American Rookie of the Year by
Sporting
News; and
WHEREAS,
off the field, Mr. Beckham devotes his time to improving the lives of others
with his work with the National Parkinson's Foundation and the Children's
Hospital of Illinois; and
WHEREAS,
through his unwavering generosity and compassion in helping his fellow man and
his dedication and determination to the sport of baseball, Mr. Beckham serves as
an extraordinary role model for our youth and is a shining example to
all.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Gordon Beckham for his invaluable community involvement,
congratulate him on his outstanding rookie season in the major leagues, and
invite him to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time
to be designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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. Gordon
Beckham.