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Senate
Resolution 695
By:
Senators Kemp of the 46th and Hudgens of the 47th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the University of Georgia Dance Marathon; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the University of Georgia Dance Marathon is a 24 hour celebration that is held
at Ramsey Center on the UGA campus each year to culminate a year of fund
raising; and
WHEREAS,
the UGA Dance Marathon serves to rally members of the UGA campus and larger
community for a worthwhile cause by raising money "for the kids" through
Childreńs
Miracle Network, with funds directly benefitting the rehabilitation unit at
Childreńs
Healthcare of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
all of the money raised goes straight to
Childreńs
Healthcare of Atlanta; in 2005 more than ten bands participated in the event,
the UGA cheerleaders and mascot Hairy Dawg visited, a pool hour was held, all of
the gyms and rock walls were open, over 12 families came to speak from the
hospital, a hypnotist participated, and everyone enjoyed huge quantities of
food; and
WHEREAS,
the 2005 Dance Marathon had over 800 participants and raised more than
$214,000.00, and expectations for 2006 are even greater; and
WHEREAS,
the executive committee of 2006 Dance Marathon consists of Matt Garrett,
Geraldine McIntyre, Lindsay Joyner, Miranda Wessinger, Stephanie Silverman,
Leigh Tenewitz, Andrew Ward, Jennifer Broder, Nao Hase, David Quintero, Becca
Taubel, Kamica Ross, Anna Shcherbakova, Whitney Amos, Clay McCoy, Kenny Goepp,
Taylor Noland, Carrie Alexander, Tracie Hughes, Jaya Srivastava, Lindsay
Blackmon, and Grant Muller; and
WHEREAS,
the young adults who stage this great event, those who donate their boundless
talents and assets, and the brave participants all deserve a hearty
congratulations and thanks for their generosity that has such a large impact on
so many deserving people.
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate and commend University of Georgia Dance Marathon and wish them well
in the 2006 edition of Dance Marathon.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Executive Director Matt
Garrett on behalf of everyone participating in the event.