Bill Text: GA HR2194 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: International Campaign for Victory Over Violence Day; April 27, 2010; recognize
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR2194 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2194-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2194
By:
Representatives Beasley-Teague of the
65th,
Smith of the
113th,
Abrams of the
84th,
Brooks of the
63rd,
and Greene of the
149th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mr. Fred Watson and recognizing April 27, 2010, as International Campaign for
Victory Over Violence Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Fred Watson became visually impaired by a bullet that became lodged in his
brain during a youth robbery attempt yet has defied tragedy to overcome
diagnoses of a homebound life to serve others; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Watson has established relationships with people of all backgrounds and
cultures in order to create an international foundation that promotes nonviolent
alternatives to conflict resolution; and
WHEREAS,
the International Campaign for Victory Over Violence (ICVOV) has grown over the
years to become a popular prevention-intervention method applied by governors,
mayors, universities, colleges, and school systems throughout the world;
and
WHEREAS,
for the past 17 years, the ICVOV has honored loved ones lost to violence and
celebrated individuals who have made a difference in the lives of others through
the promotion of nonviolent conflict resolution methods; and
WHEREAS,
from May 1 to June 26, 2010, the ICVOV will hold events around this state to
promote nonviolence, which will include a Youth Empowerment Parade, a play at
Jackson Memorial, and a friendship and forgiveness mental and physical health
week; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding work of Mr. Watson and
his fine organization be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Fred Watson on his years of dedicated and selfless service
to ending violence and recognize April 27, 2010, as International Campaign for
Victory Over Violence Day at the state capitol.
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. Fred
Watson.
