Bill Text: GA HR707 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Owens, Braxton; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-28 - House Read and Adopted [HR707 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR707-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 707
By:
Representative McCall of the
30th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Braxton Owens; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Braxton Owens is an outstanding student at Elbert County Comprehensive High
School where he has excelled in the academic curriculum and brought fame and
honor to the school and community as a state wrestling champion;
and
WHEREAS,
Braxton earned the top title in the state with his win in the 119 pound weight
class at the Class AA State Championships; and
WHEREAS,
this stellar young man epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and
character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance;
and
WHEREAS,
Braxton finished his stellar season 35-2; earned first place at the Patriot
Classic, the East Metro Tournament, and at the Area Traditional Tournament; and
placed second at the Panther Invitational and the Sectionals Tournament;
and
WHEREAS,
his months of training and perfecting his maneuvers have been rewarded with his
impressive win, and it is appropriate that he hold the title of champion;
and
WHEREAS,
Braxton's victory was the culmination of a season of hard work, dedication, and
excellent sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS,
his superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned him respect and
admiration among his teammates and challengers; and
WHEREAS,
it is clearly fitting and proper that the superlative abilities of this
accomplished and gifted student-athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and
respect he has brought himself, his school, and his community, be appropriately
recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend and congratulate Braxton Owens on his state wrestling
championship and extend to him their sincerest best wishes for success in the
future.
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 Braxton
Owens.
