09 LC 94
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Senate
Resolution 696
By:
Senators Staton of the 18th and Brown of the 26th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Le Kevin Smith; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Le Kevin Smith has established himself as a stellar football player and has
a promising career ahead of him in the National Football League; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Smith graduated from Stratford Academy in 2001, where his aggressive and
skilled performances on the football field earned him the titles of Macon City
Player of the Year, Region 1-AAA Player of the Year, and the Macon Touchdown
Club's Georgia Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
his football abilities earned him a spot on the First Team All-State, the
All-Middle Georgia First Team, First Team All-USA Nose Tackle from
USA
Today, and the Bigger, Faster, Stronger's
First Team All-American; and
WHEREAS,
also an accomplished high school track star, Mr. Smith was the Middle Georgia
Track Athlete of the Year, was a four-time discus state champion and record
holder, and was a two-time shot put state champion and state record holder;
and
WHEREAS,
upon his graduation from high school, Mr. Smith attended the University of
Nebraska on a football scholarship and recorded 36 tackles behind the line of
scrimmage for the Huskies, seventh best in the school's history; and
WHEREAS,
highlights of Mr. Smith's collegiate football career include a 14 yard
interception return, 172 recorded career tackles, 20 quarterback pressures in
four years, was recognized with an honorable mention by the Associated Press
All-Big 12 Conference, and was named to the 2003 Big 12 Commissioner's Academic
Honor Roll; and
WHEREAS,
after earning a bachelor's degree in construction management, Mr. Smith was
drafted in the sixth round by the New England Patriots, recording a sack in
Super Bowl XLII in 2008; and
WHEREAS,
the outstanding achievements and dedication displayed by Mr. Smith serve as an
example to all Georgians, and his many accomplishments are worthy of recognition
by this body.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Mr. Le Kevin Smith for his amazing football career, commend him on reaching his
dream of playing in the NFL, and congratulate him on his Super Bowl
appearance.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Le Kevin Smith.