Bill Text: GA SR14 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Kurish, Andrew Stefan; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-13 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR14 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR14-Enrolled.html

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09 LC 94 0050

Senate Resolution 14

By: Senator Moody of the 56th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Andrew Stefan Kurish; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the strength of any democratic society lies in the education, enlightenment, and participation of its citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the State of Georgia to encourage and to enlarge the numbers of its citizens who actively and regularly participate in the democratic process and who accept with eagerness and enthusiasm the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society; and

WHEREAS, on November 4, 2008, Andrew Stefan Kurish served as a poll watcher in Fulton County; and

WHEREAS, this young student attending Fulton Science Academy volunteered his free time to ensure the smooth administration of the democratic process; and

WHEREAS, Andrew arrived at the polling station in the early hours of the morning to prepare for a historic level of voter turnout; and

WHEREAS, throughout the day on November 4, Andrew was present to help safeguard the legitimacy of the voting process, and after a long day, he assisted in taking down the voting equipment; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Stefan Kurish's actions demonstrate his commitment to his community, state, and country.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body join in commending Andrew Stefan Kurish for his participation in the democratic process and thank him for his service to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Andrew Stefan Kurish.