Bill Text: GA HR2285 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 2285 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Johnson, Joe; Atlanta Hawks; commend

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2285 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2285-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 2285

By: Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Ralston of the 7th, Porter of the 143rd, Keen of the 179th, Hugley of the 133rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Joe Johnson has an established reputation for athletic achievement and demonstrates his exemplary abilities each game as a guard for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the February 14, 2010, All-Star game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson's All-Star game appearance will be this stellar athlete's fourth consecutive showing, the first Hawks' player to achieve this since Dikembe Mutombo from 1997-2001; and

WHEREAS, from the time the Atlanta Hawks acquired Mr. Johnson in a trade with Phoenix in 2005, he has served as a pillar of strength and leadership for the team; and

WHEREAS, his All-Star selection, along with his teammate Al Horford, marks the first time since 1998 that two Hawks have been named to the All-Star team; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson's direction both on and off the court serve as an inspiration to countless young athletes, earning him the respect and admiration of his family, friends, and fans; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his outstanding athletic achievements, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary commitment and accomplishments of Mr. Johnson.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson for his years of hard work and perseverance in basketball, recognize his stellar career in the NBA, and congratulate him on being named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team.

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. Joe Johnson.