05 LC 98
0968
House
Resolution 913
By:
Representatives Miller of the
106th,
Ralston of the
7th,
Sheldon of the
105th,
Mumford of the
95th,
Casas of the
103rd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending David Pollack and David Greene; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
David Pollack and David Greene, both products of the Gwinnett County School
System, during their football careers at the University of Georgia brought
tremendous pride to their home county and the entire state; and
WHEREAS,
David Pollack, a graduate of Shiloh High School in Snellville, joined the
legendary tailback Herschel Walker as the only two Georgia players to be chosen
first team All-America three times, and, along the way, shattered the school
record for quarterback sacks with 36, breaking the old mark which had stood for
16 years; and
WHEREAS,
from 2001-2004, David Pollack became one of the Bulldogs' most decorated players
in history, winning some of the most prestigious awards in college football
including the 2004 Rotary Lombardi Award (nation's outstanding lineman), 2004
Chuck Bednarik Award (nation's outstanding defensive player), 2004 Ronnie Lott
Trophy (defensive IMPACT Player of the Year), and the 2003 and 2004 Ted
Hendricks Award (nation's outstanding defensive end); and
WHEREAS,
David Greene, a graduate of South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, started 52
consecutive games over four seasons, an NCAA record, and became the winningest
Division I-A quarterback in NCAA history with 42 career victories, breaking the
old mark of 39 by Tennessee's Peyton Manning; and
WHEREAS,
when he left Georgia, David Greene was the owner of numerous passing records
including Southeastern Conference marks for Career Passing Yards (11,528),
Career Total Offense (11,270), and Most Consecutive Passes Without an
Interception (214) and also set numerous Georgia career records including
Passing Yards (11,528), Total Offense (11,270), Pass Attempts (1,440), TD Passes
(72), Passer Efficiency Rating (138.3), and Lowest Interception Percentage (2.22
percent, 32 in 1,440); and
WHEREAS, during the careers of David Pollack and David Greene, the Georgia Bulldogs compiled an outstanding record of 42 wins and ten losses for a winning percentage of more than 80 percent, and, in 2002, won their first Southeastern Conference Championship in 20 years; and
WHEREAS, during the careers of David Pollack and David Greene, the Georgia Bulldogs compiled an outstanding record of 42 wins and ten losses for a winning percentage of more than 80 percent, and, in 2002, won their first Southeastern Conference Championship in 20 years; and
WHEREAS,
both David Pollack and David Greene are frequently hailed as role models for
their leadership, sportsmanship, and exemplary behavior on and off the
field.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing and commending David Pollack and David Greene for
their achievements for the University of Georgia Bulldogs football program and
extend sincere best wishes to them as they enter the National Football
League.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to David Pollack
and David Greene.