Bill Text: GA SR1221 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 1221 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Thrash, Mr. Mo; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-11 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1221 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1221-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 1221

By: Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Carter of the 1st, Hill of the 4th, Chapman of the 3rd and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Mo Thrash; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Mo Thrash has spent decades dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer through his work with numerous community organizations; and

WHEREAS, a highly respected lobbyist at the state capitol, Mr. Thrash was instrumental in the passage of a bill that assured children with cancer would have access to clinical trials and the latest treatments available to fight childhood cancer; and

WHEREAS, in 1998, his hard work led to Governor Zell Miller signing Callaway's Law, which was named in honor Mr. Thrash's late son who passed away from leukemia at the age of three; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thrash has devoted over 27 years to Camp Sunshine, an organization that runs a camp for children living with cancer as well as year-round functions and activities that provide education and support; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thrash has been an avid supporter of Camp Sunshine since its creation in 1982, serving as an inspiration to the campers and their parents and constantly encouraging and uplifting the camp's volunteers; and

WHEREAS, his jovial smile, enthusiasm for life, child-like spirit, and understanding turn tears into laughter for campers and their families; and

WHEREAS, he has served on the board for Camp Sunshine since its creation in 1989, and has diligently contributed his time, talent, and energy to the organization's executive committee and properties committee; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thrash's wife and his two daughters have followed his altruistic example, each volunteering their time at Camp Sunshine, with one daughter serving as camp director; and

WHEREAS, the benevolent and honorable deeds of this charitable man serve as a shining example of volunteerism, and the State of Georgia is honored and blessed to have Mr. Thrash as a citizen.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. Mo Thrash on his selfless contributions to children living with cancer.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Mo Thrash.