10 LC
94 3077
House
Resolution 1921
By:
Representatives Collins of the
95th
and Mangham of the
94th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Kayla Michelle Lemons; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Kayla Michelle Lemons was tragically taken from this world on Easter Sunday,
2009; and
WHEREAS,
in her short life, Kayla accomplished many great things and uplifted the lives
and spirits of everyone she encountered; and
WHEREAS,
Kayla was her daddy's little girl, with contagious laughter and a smile that
warmed your heart; and
WHEREAS,
at the age of nine, Kayla was making a name for herself in her community as a
talented performer as a member of The Born Again Dancers Troop at New Birth
Missionary Baptist Church, as a cheerleader for the Atlanta Falcons Junior Team
and the Fusion All Star Cheerleaders, and as a dancer for the Bal-ethnic Dance
Academy; and
WHEREAS,
she served as the peace keeper of her friends, never choosing sides or enticing
conflict; and
WHEREAS,
Kayla had a courageous soul and always encouraged and inspired others to
confront their fears with her fearless attitude; and
WHEREAS,
her grace and poise was demonstrated in many breathtaking performances,
including appearances in the Urban Nutcracker Ballet, Tap at Spelman College,
The Power Minute radio show, Rip the Runway Red Carpet celebrity show, the
Eagles Connection television show, and on the hit series Deserving Design on
HGTV; and
WHEREAS,
by the example Kayla made of her life, she made this world a better place in
which to live, and though her life was cut tragically short, Kayla's memory and
example will live on through the many lives she touched; and
WHEREAS,
Kayla's presence in this world was a precious gift from God and she will forever
be in the hearts and minds of her family, friends, and neighbors.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of Kayla Michelle Lemons and
express their deepest and most sincere regret at her untimely
passing.
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 family of
Kayla Michelle Lemons.