05 LC 98
0794
House
Resolution 643
By:
Representatives Marin of the
96th,
Richardson of the
19th,
Porter of the
143rd,
Floyd of the
99th,
Heard of the
104th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Ashley Smith and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
in March, 2005, Ashley Smith was placed in an untenable and frightening
situation the likes of which is only imagined in one's worst fears;
and
WHEREAS,
with unbelievable composure and courage, she remarkably accomplished what many
would not have been able to in harmonizing a peaceful end to a grim situation;
and
WHEREAS,
she displayed extraordinary calm and self-possession, resisted panic, and found
inner strength through reliance on her deep spiritual beliefs to guide and
uphold her in this time of need and potential hopelessness; and
WHEREAS,
she believed that there was a life purpose for her which has undoubtedly
culminated in these pivotal circumstances and the manner in which she chose to
handle them, her actions likely preventing further harm to others;
and
WHEREAS,
her own captor, to whom she extended merciful kindness, told her she was "an
angel sent from God" to him; and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of this state owe Ashley Smith a debt of gratitude and it is
abundantly fitting and proper that her strength of spirit be recognized
appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Ashley Smith upon her unparalleled display of courage and
fortitude.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Ashley Smith is invited to appear before the House
of Representatives for the purposes of being recognized by the House and to
receive an appropriate copy of this resolution at a date and time to be fixed by
the Speaker of the House.