Bill Text: GA HR1430 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Williams, Mr. Jeremy; commend
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR1430 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1430-Introduced.html
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LC 94 2156
House
Resolution 1430
By:
Representatives Epps of the
128th
and Smith of the
129th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Jeremy Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Jeremy Williams has demonstrated that with faith in God and self, even the
most difficult struggles and adversity can be overcome; and
WHEREAS,
a talented athlete and coach, Mr. Williams was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's
disease three years ago but has not allowed his condition to dampen his spirits
or his will to accomplish great things during his life; and
WHEREAS,
he started his football career as a quarterback for Kendrick High School in
Columbus, Georgia, and dreamed of continuing football after graduation but was
warned he was too small for college football; and
WHEREAS,
through persistence, determination, and an iron will, Mr. Williams earned a
position on the football team at Memphis State University, where he was given
the nickname "Georgia Assassin" by his coaches and teammates and earned
distinction as an Academic All-American; and
WHEREAS,
after his graduation from Memphis State, Mr. Williams served as an assistant
coach for Manchester High School, helping to lead the team to a state
championship title in 1997; and
WHEREAS,
he coached at Harris County High School for three years before accepting the
position of head coach for Greenville High School, where he recently completed
an undefeated regular season and earned a Region 4-A Championship and trip to
the state playoffs; and
WHEREAS,
when he is not on the field, Mr. Williams spends his time spreading a message of
hope throughout his community and this state, encouraging others to push past
their struggles and reach for their dreams, which earned him recognition as the
2009 Citizen of the Year for Meriwether County; and
WHEREAS,
a resident of Pine Mountain Valley, Mr. Williams is united in love and marriage
to his supportive wife, Jennifer, and he has been blessed with two children,
Josie and Jacob; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Williams has inspired countless individuals with his quiet determination in
the face of adversity, including his son, Jacob, who was born with Spina Bifida,
which paralyzes him from the waist down, yet has been affectionately referred to
as the "Mayor of Pine Mountain Valley, Pine Valley, and Greenville" for his
outgoing personality and his amazing outlook on life.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Mr. Jeremy Williams for his incredible spirit and
determination and commend him for the example of courage and strength he has set
for his players, family, friends, and neighbors.
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 Mr. Jeremy
Williams.
