Bill Text: GA HR1568 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Taylor, Dr. John C.; commend and invite to House
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-03-21 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1568 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1568-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1568
By:
Representatives Parent of the
81st,
Oliver of the
83rd,
Benfield of the
85th,
Stephenson of the
92nd,
Kaiser of the
59th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Dr. John C. Taylor and inviting him to be recognized by the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. John C. Taylor began his athletic career at the age of 60, when he completed
his first 10 kilometer race in third place in his age group, and two years later
he competed in his first triathlon, and now at the age of 90 he is still
competing and is the first 90-year-old triathlete in the history of USA
Triathlon competition, having recently completed the Tri the Parks Triathlon in
Carrollton, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
he won the gold medal in triathlon at the 2005 Senior Olympics in Pittsburgh,
after winning silver in 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 kilometer bicycle races, and was
nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS,
he is fond of stating that common perception is that people over 70 are over the
hill, but in his observation as a cyclist, when you get over the hill you go
faster; and
WHEREAS,
his goal for the future is to live to see 120; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Taylor pastored churches for 45 years, then taught college-level journalism
for 18 years and wellness lifestyle seminars for seniors for 12 years;
and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Taylor, who earned his doctorate in health education from Southern Illinois
University at the age of 75, is proof that one need not take to the rocking
chair after retirement but can continue to live an active and fulfilled life,
and indeed staying active is what leads to longevity; and
WHEREAS,
with his beautiful wife, Sally, children and grandchildren, the Taylor family is
living proof that loving relationships are what sustain us.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body congratulate and commend Dr. John C. Taylor for his many impressive
athletic achievements and invite him to be recognized by the House of
Representatives at a date and time 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 Dr. John C.
Taylor.
