Bill Text: GA SR280 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 280 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Ellenberg, Wells; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR280 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR280-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 280

By: Senators Chapman of the 3rd, Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Hudgens of the 47th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Wells Ellenberg; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Wells Ellenberg has been selected as a student delegate for the 47th annual United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, the program was created in 1962 to increase young Americans' understanding of the interrelationships among the three branches of government, expose them to the caliber and responsibilities of federally elected and appointed officials, and emphasize the vital importance of democratic decision making; and

WHEREAS, the extremely competitive merit based program brings together 104 of the most outstanding high school students for an intensive week-long study of the federal government; and

WHEREAS, a senior at Frederica Academy in St. Simons Island, Georgia, Wells was chosen by State School Superintendent Kathy Cox from hundreds of applicants to be one of the two student delegates representing Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Wells has demonstrated his commitment to leadership while in school, serving as student body president, yearbook business manager and editor-in-chief, honor council secretary, National Honor Society vice president, and captain of the varsity golf team; and

WHEREAS, his achievement and potential have been recognized with prestigious honors from the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Daughters of the American Revolution, Congressional Youth Leadership Council, and Rotary International; and

WHEREAS, Wells plans to study political science in college and attend law school; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation toward the future of this bright and promising young citizen.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Wells Ellenberg on his selection as a student delegate and his many remarkable accomplishments.

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