Bill Text: GA HR993 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Smith, Kevin; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR993 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR993-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 993
By: Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Morgan of the 39th, Coleman of the 97th, Brooks of the 63rd, and others

A RESOLUTION


Commending Kevin Smith for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the W.E.B. Du Bois Society has established the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars program to celebrate and promote outstanding academic accomplishment and to inspire African American students to aim high no matter their circumstances; and

WHEREAS, the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars program annually recognizes and honors some of the state's most distinguished African American graduating high school seniors; and

WHEREAS, the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars program represents excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people; and

WHEREAS, W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars are afforded the opportunity to exchange ideas with similarly motivated and accomplished peers and to forge friendships that last a lifetime; and

WHEREAS, W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars are provided opportunities to search for solutions for those issues that concern the African American community, America, and the world and to attend recitals, receptions, and ceremonies held in their honor; and

WHEREAS, the Commission on W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars has selected Kevin Smith of Redan High School to recognize for his service as a volunteer tutor and for being a drum major for his high school marching band which placed first place in a national competition; and

WHEREAS, the great State of Georgia is a champion of academic achievement for all of its students, and it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to recognize with particularity the outstanding accomplishments of this extraordinary individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Kevin Smith is commended for her superb achievements and congratulated upon his selection as a W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar.

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 Kevin Smith.
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