08 LC 95
0905
House
Resolution 1902
By:
Representatives Smith of the
168th,
Williams of the
178th,
and Lane of the
167th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Carolina Kersey on winning at the 2007 Karate World Games; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Carolina Kersey of Jesup, Georgia, is the daughter of proud parents Andrew and
Adriana Kersey and granddaughter of loving grandparents Andrew and Glenda Kersey
of Baxley, Georgia, Carmen Rentz of Hazlehurst, Georgia, and Roberto Guevara of
Orlando, Florida; and
WHEREAS,
at age 11 Carolina Kersey has been studying karate for nearly two years and is
currently a green belt in Shotokan karate; and
WHEREAS,
she began competing in tournaments throughout Georgia and South Carolina in 2007
and was honored to be invited to compete among the world´s best in her
first Karate World Games; and
WHEREAS,
during the 2007 Karate World Games competition, Carolina Kersey won several
first place trophies and received two novice world titles in the 10-11 year old
Creative Forms and the 10-11 year old Japanese Forms; and
WHEREAS,
this amazing young girl has benefited greatly from the expert training,
dedication, and encouragement provided by the instruction of Sensei Corky Sikes
of the World Class Karate studio in Jesup, Georgia, as well as the tremendous
support of her loving family members; and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding athlete has brought great honor and credit to her family,
instructors, community, and Georgia and stands as a positive role model for
other young people for setting goals and working hard to achieve greatness; and
it is only fitting that this body should recognize the outstanding talent and
contributions of this wonderful young lady.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend karate champion Carolina Kersey and convey to
her their heartiest congratulations and best wishes in her future
pursuits.
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 Carolina
Kersey.