08 LC 95
0090
House
Resolution 1207
By:
Representatives Smith of the
113th,
McCall of the
30th,
Roberts of the
154th,
Floyd of the
147th,
Royal of the
171st,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and recognizing Monday, February 11, 2008, as "4-H Day
at the Capitol," and inviting Ms. Katie Comer, Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, and the
2007-2008 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,
Ms. Katie Comer and Mr. Trey Smagur serve with distinction and dedication as
state 4-H president and state 4-H vice president, respectively; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles of Cooperative Extension and state 4-H leader/director
of 4-H has worked diligently with the 4-H Clubs throughout Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
the leadership, dedication, and hard work of Joshua Akins of Monroe County,
Franklin Duke of Henry County, Chelsea Sawyer of Bleckley County, and Margo
Braski of Houston 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 2007-2008; and
WHEREAS,
the excellent record of accomplishments in citizenship and leadership of April
McDaniel of Burke County, Tareva Moore of Worth County, Austin Suggs of Tift
County, and Laura Warren of Mitchell County were recognized in Washington, D.C.,
at the 2007 National 4-H Conference; and
WHEREAS,
Zach Hall of Lowndes County and Chet Sconyers of Emanuel County were named 2007
Leadership in Action Winners; and
WHEREAS,
April Ford of Fayette County, Athena Lao of Clarke County, April McDaniel of
Burke County, Phillip Nowicki of Heard County, and Rico Turner of Emanuel County
were named state winners in the 2007 Dean's Awards competition; and
WHEREAS,
Monday, February 11, 2008, is "4-H Day at the Capitol."
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend the University of Georgia College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 4-H Program; Ms. Katie Comer, state 4-H
Club president; Mr. Trey Smagur, state 4-H Club vice president; Dr. Roger C.
(Bo) Ryles, state 4-H leader/director of 4-H; and each of the 2007-2008 4-H
district presidents, 2007 Dean's Awards winners, 2007 National 4-H Conference
delegates, and 2007 Leadership in Action winners for their numerous
accomplishments and for the leadership which they have
demonstrated.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Katie Comer, Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, and each of
the 4-H leaders and members named in this resolution are invited to appear
before the House of Representatives on a date and time designated by the Speaker
of the House of Representatives.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.