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House Resolution 199

By: Representatives Smith of the 113th, Crawford of the 127th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Royal of the 171st, Roberts of the 154th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. Scottie Rowell, Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, Dr. Mel Garber, and the 2004-2005 4-H Leadership Team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, 4-H members consistently demonstrate the ability and leadership necessary to be champions and serve as outstanding representatives and officers of the young people of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Scottie Rowell serves with distinction and dedication as State 4-H President; and

WHEREAS, State 4-H Youth Leader Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service has worked diligently with the 4-H Clubs throughout Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mel Garber, the Associate Dean of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, has worked diligently with 4-H Clubs throughout Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the leadership, dedication, and hard work of Ward Black of Jackson County, Emily Lloyd of Bartow County, Crystal Hooks of Emanuel County, and Emily Shiver of Berrien County as District Presidents have been acknowledged by the 4-H membership in their election of each of these young people to serve as president for 2004-2005; and

WHEREAS, the excellent record of accomplishments in citizenship and leadership of Anna Daniel of Butts County, Christopher Nowicki of Heard County, Mita Patel of Ben Hill County, Mack Prater of Jackson County, Stacy Rahn of Effingham County, and Matthew Williams of Crawford County were recognized in Washington, D.C., at the 2004 National 4-H Conference; and
WHEREAS, Stacy Rahn of Effingham County and Ashley Buford of Crisp County were named 2004 Teen Leadership Winners; and

WHEREAS, Heather Savelle of Oconee County, Ashley Buford of Crisp County, Carl Glascock of Lowndes County, Katie Matthews of Oglethorpe County, and Melanie Hollingsworth of Wayne County were named state winners in the 2004 Deańs Awards competition; and

WHEREAS, Grant Grantham, Cody Hersey, Ryan Solomon, and Aric Spivey of Coffee County were named national winners at the National Shotgun Competition; and

WHEREAS, Ashlin Reid of Bulloch County was named National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest winner; and

WHEREAS, Laura Stone of Burke County was named a member of the National 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team; and

WHEREAS, Tuesday, February 15, 2005, is 4-H Day at the State Capitol.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the 4-H Clubs of Georgia; the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 4-H Program; Mr. Scottie Rowell, State 4-H Club President; Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, State 4-H Youth Leader; Dr. Mel Garber, Associate Dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; and each of the 2004-2005 4-H District Presidents, 2004 National 4-H Conference delegates, 2004 Teen Leadership winners, 2004 Deańs Awards winners, National Shotgun Competition winners, National Beekeeping Essay Contest winner, and National 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team member for their numerous accomplishments and for the leadership which they have demonstrated.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Scottie Rowell, Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, Dr. Mel Garber, and each of the 4-H leaders and members named in this resolution are invited to appear before the House of Representatives on February 15, 2005, and that Mr. Scottie Rowell is invited to address the House of Representatives upon such date.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Mr. Scottie Rowell, Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, Dr. Mel Garber, each of the 4-H leaders and members named in this resolution, and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.