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House Resolution 539

By: Representative Coleman of the 97th

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating Duluth Middle School on winning the 2009 PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Finals; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on February 7, 2009, Duluth Middle School was triumphant at the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Finals, capturing top honors after four single-elimination rounds; and

WHEREAS, the competition tested middle school students from across this state on a variety of subjects, including Georgia history, mathematics, science, literature, and the performing arts; and

WHEREAS, ably led by Coaches Linda Koch and Sylvia Barteaux, team members Mike Wang, Mark Wang, Jack Botting, Michael Rayalu, Molly Rea, Jonathan Li, Viral Shah, Richard Lu, John Kaffezakis, and Hanfei Wang emerged victorious thanks to their dedication and immense knowledge; and

WHEREAS, in addition to their intellectual agility, poise, and determination, Coaches Koch and Barteaux attribute their team's outstanding performance to the diligent work of the team members to improve their analysis speed and their enthusiastic attitudes for learning new things; and

WHEREAS, although the Wildcats have made it to the finals for the last five straight years, this amazing 2009 team is the first to bring home the title; and

WHEREAS, in capturing this prestigious state title, these smart and gifted students have brought great honor to their school and community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in congratulating Duluth Middle School on winning the PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Finals.

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 Duluth Middle School and the above named coaches and members of the school's academic bowl team.