Georgia-2009-SR1461-Enrolled

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most promising young citizens with the tragic and untimely passing of Dustin Graham Dauphinee on April 6, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Dustin was born in Savannah, Georgia, the beloved son of David I. Dauphinee, Sr., and Dorothy "Dottie" Bell Dauphinee; and

WHEREAS, a talented athlete, Dustin was a junior at Calvary Day School where he was active in football, track, and weightlifting; and

WHEREAS, Dustin earned wide recognition and acclaim for his athletic abilities, including being named first team All Region AAA in 2009-2010, first team All Coastal Empire in 2009-2010, and Quarterback Club Lineman of the Week in 2009 and earned second place in the region and tenth in the state for weightlifting in 2010; and

WHEREAS, a stellar inline hockey player, Dustin was a member of Supergoose Sports which represented Georgia in the State Wars Competition in Chicago in 2006 and played on the program's elite travel team for many years; and

WHEREAS, led by his humble and faithful manner, Dustin garnered his strength from the Lord and was determined to live his life in a Godly and righteous manner; and

WHEREAS, he and his brother established the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Calvary Day School and enjoyed sharing with others how the Lord had touched his life; and

WHEREAS, one of this state's finest athletes with the potential to achieve great things, Dustin's passing has left his family, friends, school, community, and this state saddened and stunned; and
WHEREAS, Dustin leaves behind many who will cherish his memory and positive influence, including his parents, Dottie and David, Sr.; his siblings, Donna and David, Jr.; his grandparents, Diane Souza and David E. Dauphinee; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and

WHEREAS, by the example Dustin made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live, and though his life was cut tragically short, Dustin's memory and example will live on through the many lives he touched; and

WHEREAS, Dustin will long be remembered for his love of sports, family, and friendship, and this loyal son, brother, nephew, classmate, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dustin Graham Dauphinee and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his untimely passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Dustin Graham Dauphinee.