Bill Text: GA HR1849 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Ford, Mr. Clifton; commend
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-26 - House Read and Adopted [HR1849 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1849-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1849
By:
Representatives Collins of the
95th,
Smith of the
122nd,
Mangham of the
94th,
Stephenson of the
92nd,
and Williams of the
89th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Georgia's African American Horse Council Community Advocate
Cowboy, Mr. Clifton Ford; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
African American cowboys and cowgirls of Georgia diligently and conscientiously
devote their time, talents, and energy to giving back to their community through
education programs and community service efforts; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Clifton Ford has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to
the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
a native of Lufkin, Texas, Mr. Ford has been working with horses and been part
of the rodeo industry for 30 years and is committed to improving Georgia
communities one horseback ride at a time; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ford uplifts the lives of others through his community service and selfless
dedication to others; and
WHEREAS,
a community service cowboy, Mr. Ford trains children in his community how to
ride horses safely and correctly and participates in parties for families and
businesses, providing attendees with the opportunity to interact and care for
horses; and
WHEREAS,
passionate about his sport, Mr. Ford is proud to be part of the African American
cowboy legacy and enjoys seeing children in his community gain self-confidence
through their interaction with animals; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ford is a kindhearted and magnanimous cowboy who brings great pride to his
family, neighbors, and community; and
WHEREAS,
the benevolent and honorable deeds of this charitable individual serve as a
shining example of volunteerism, and the State of Georgia is honored and blessed
to have Mr. Ford as a citizen.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Clifton Ford on his selfless contributions to others and
recognize him as an African American Horse Council Community Advocate
Cowboy.
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. Clifton
Ford.
