08 LC 95
0903
House
Resolution 1910
By:
Representatives Smith of the
168th,
Williams of the
178th,
and Lane of the
167th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Brooks Stipe on winning at the 2007 Karate World Games; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Brooks Stipe of Baxley, Georgia, is the son of proud parents Lorne and Maria
Stipe and grandson of loving grandparents Charles Ray and Beckie Stipe and Wayne
and Paulette Lee; and
WHEREAS,
at age 13, Brooks has been studying karate for over seven years and is currently
a brown belt in Shotokan karate; and
WHEREAS,
he competed in tournaments throughout Georgia and several other states and has
won numerous world titles, including seven at the 2006 Karate World Games; first
place in the 4-H District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle, Georgia, in
February of 2007; a Grand Championship award in the Dixieland National
Tournament in South Carolina; and his first Grand Championship in the blackbelt
league in the fall of 2007; and
WHEREAS,
during the 2007 Karate World Games competition, Brooks won six advanced world
titles and a third place title in the black belt division; and
WHEREAS,
this incredible athlete won the Special Talent division in the State Beta Club
Convention on November 15, 2007, and will be representing Georgia at the
National Beta Club Convention this June; and
WHEREAS,
this amazing young man 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 his loving family members; and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding athlete has brought great honor and credit to his 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 man.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend karate champion Brooks Stipe and convey to him
their heartiest congratulations and best wishes in his 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 Brooks Stipe.