Bill Text: GA HR263 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Kenn, Mr. Mike; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR263 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR263-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 263
By:
Representatives Burkhalter of the
50th,
Richardson of the
19th,
Jones of the
46th,
and Martin of the
47th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
and commending Mr. Mike Kenn; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Fulton County and the State of Georgia are proud to call Mr. Mike Kenn one of
the finest citizens, athletes, and community activists the county or state has
ever produced; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Kenn has been inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor, which pays
tribute to retired players who have made significant contributions to the
organization during their careers; and
WHEREAS,
a former mainstay of the Atlanta Falcons' offensive line, Mr. Kenn holds the
team record for most games played and started at an impressive 251 and ranks
second in most seasons with the Falcons with 17; and
WHEREAS,
during his years with the Falcons, Mr. Kenn posted a streak of 94 consecutive
games played and 90 consecutive starts, earned five consecutive Pro Bowl
selections, and was the only Falcon to play in all of the franchise's six
playoff games; and
WHEREAS,
impenetrable on the field, Mr. Kenn blocked for an Atlanta rushing attack with
three of the top six rushing seasons in team history and earned All-NFL honors
for six seasons and All-NFC for five seasons; and
WHEREAS,
since his retirement, this first round pick from Michigan has remained a force
to be reckoned with off the field, serving as chairman for the Fulton County
Commission for five years and currently serving as president of Georgians for
Better Transportation, an organization committed to increasing the state's
investment in transportation; and
WHEREAS,
a three-time nominee for the NFL Hall of Fame, Mr. Kenn has been recognized by
numerous local charities and organizations for his dedication to his community;
and
WHEREAS, none of Mr. Kenn's many accomplishments could have been possible if not for the love, support, and encouragement provided by his wife of nearly 30 years, Joanie, and his two wonderful daughters; and
WHEREAS, none of Mr. Kenn's many accomplishments could have been possible if not for the love, support, and encouragement provided by his wife of nearly 30 years, Joanie, and his two wonderful daughters; and
WHEREAS,
Fulton County and the State of Georgia are proud to have one of the NFL's most
distinguished players as one of their own.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in commending Mr. Mike Kenn on his induction into the Atlanta
Falcons Ring of Honor and praising this outstanding Georgian for the example he
has set for others both on the field and off.
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. Mike
Kenn.
