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House Resolution 1765
By: Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Thomas of the 100th, and Cox of the 102nd

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Berkmar High School Academic Decathlon Team for winning the Georgia state academic decathlon championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Berkmar High School Academic Decathlon Team has secured its fourth consecutive PAGE Georgia Academic Decathlon state title; and

WHEREAS, under the steadfast guidance of Coach I.V. Bray, the Berkmar decathlon team demonstrated its significant skills over the course of the two-day contest, facing 27 other schools from throughout Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the members of this multitalented team are required to spend a substantial amount of after-school hours in practice competition and are selected because of their dedication and love of knowledge and learning as well as their ability to demonstrate their comprehension and mastery of numerous subjects under pressure; and

WHEREAS, the Berkmar team will represent the State of Georgia in this yeaŕs United States Academic Decathlon competition; and

WHEREAS, the Lilburn community and the State of Georgia take great pride in the accomplishments of these fine young scholars.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in commending the state champion Berkmar High School Academic Decathlon Team and its coach, I.V. Bray, for their outstanding pursuit and attainment of academic excellence and extend their sincerest best wishes for the teaḿs continued success.

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 the Berkmar High School Academic Decathlon Team.