Bill Text: GA HR1017 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Alexander, Tiffani; commend

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1017 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1017-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 1017
By: Representatives Welch of the 110th, Holt of the 112th, and Dickerson of the 95th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Tiffani Alexander; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Tiffani Alexander of Covington, Georgia, has earned national recognition by being honored with the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and has been named one of the top two youth volunteers in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, established in 1995 by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Prudential Spirit of Community Award honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to service in their community; and

WHEREAS, a home-schooled eighth grader, Tiffani created and presided over a "bug club" for children at a child abuse prevention center, where she shares her knowledge and passion for entomology with the children of Prevent Child Abuse Rockdale; and

WHEREAS, for her project, "Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees, Oh My!," Tiffani planned and organized age-appropriate lessons, caught insects to share with the children, and brought her own pet beetles, Jersey and Huron, to classes; and

WHEREAS, the success of the State of Georgia, the strength of communities, and the vitality of this nation depend heavily upon the service of young people and their willingness to devote their time, energy, and talent to others; and

WHEREAS, Tiffani represents the true spirit of service, peer leadership, and responsibility, and the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation to the future of this bright and promising young student.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Tiffani Alexander's incredible community service to this state and extend congratulations for being recognized with the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Tiffani Alexander.
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