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House
Resolution 2306
By:
Representatives Collins of the
27th,
Mills of the
25th,
Rogers of the
26th,
and Kidd of the
141st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the sport of Power Soccer, the United States Power Soccer Association, and the
2009 Division II Southeastern League Champions, the North Georgia Screamin'
Eagles; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the sport of Power Soccer or Power Chair Football was invented in France in the
1970's, introduced to the United States in the 1980's, and has become the
fastest growing sport for power chair users, with teams in 16 states and nine
countries; and
WHEREAS,
Power Soccer is the only sport for people with severe disabilities no matter
what age or gender; and
WHEREAS,
the United States Power Soccer Association was created by a group of dedicated
individuals to govern and promote the sport of Power Soccer; issue referee
certifications; conduct regional, national, and international tournament play;
and sponsor Team USA; and
WHEREAS,
Team USA is the reigning World Cup champions, having beaten France in sudden
death overtime in Tokyo, Japan, in 2007; and
WHEREAS,
the North Georgia Screamin' Eagles Power Soccer team based out of Flowery
Branch, Georgia, completed their 2009 season with a 19-5-1 record, earned the
title of USPSA Southeastern League Champions, and finished fifth in the country;
and
WHEREAS,
this season the team has a 15-1-1 record, is leading the Southeastern League in
Division II, and will be competing for the National Championship in Fishers,
Indiana, June 17-19, 2010; and
WHEREAS,
other teams from Georgia competing in the Southeastern League include the
Carroll County Dominators, Atlanta Tigers, Atlanta Synergy, and the Shepherd
Strikers; and
WHEREAS, through
perseverance and unyielding dedication and determination, disabled athletes
practice good sportsmanship and teamwork to accomplish one goal.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the United States Power Soccer Association and all the teams
in the Southeastern Power Soccer League for their unparalleled achievements and
congratulate the players and coaches of the 2009 North Georgia Screamin' Eagles
on their championship title.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the United
States Power Soccer Association and the North Georgia Screamin' Eagles.