07 LC 36
0472
House
Resolution 104
By:
Representatives Starr of the
78th,
Abdul-Salaam of the
74th,
Glanton of the
76th,
Ehrhart of the
36th,
Johnson of the
75th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
and congratulating quarterback Donald Eugene "D. J." Shockley, Jr., and inviting
him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Atlanta native, North Clayton High School graduate, and University of Georgia
graduate standout D.J. Shockley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2006
NFL Draft; and
WHEREAS,
he is the first University of Georgia player to be selected by the Falcons since
1988; and
WHEREAS,
in 2005, he played in 12 out of 13 games for the University of Georgia,
completing 173 of 310 passes for 2,588 yards and 24 touchdowns with only five
interceptions; and
WHEREAS,
his outstanding performance against the LSU Tigers in the 2005 SEC Championship
ensured the Bulldogs' 34-14 victory and earned him the MVP award of the
championship game; and
WHEREAS,
friends, family members, and fans in Atlanta have watched with excitement and
pride as this promising athlete rose to greatness; and
WHEREAS,
his hard work and commitment to his team and his sport have set a fine example
of sportsmanship for all young athletes in the State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in commending Atlanta Falcon and Atlanta native Donald Eugene
"D. J." Shockley, Jr., and extend their hearty congratulations on being drafted
as a quarterback for the NFL.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Donald Eugene "D.T." Shockley, Jr., is hereby invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House for the purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving an appropriate
copy of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Donald Eugene "D.T." Shockley, Jr., is hereby invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House for the purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving an appropriate
copy of this resolution.