08 LC
14 9869
House
Resolution 1952
By:
Representatives Golick of the
34th,
Maxwell of the
17th,
and Murphy of the
120th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Andrew Butler; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
as a student at the Fulton Science Academy Middle School in Alpharetta, Georgia,
Andrew Butler participated as a member of the school's Science Olympiad team;
and
WHEREAS,
Science Olympiad teams are academically challenging and intellectually enriching
programs in which students practice and compete in tournaments covering the
various scientific disciplines; and
WHEREAS,
in the regional competition at Georgia State University on February 24, 2007,
Andrew Butler and his partner took first place in the "Don't Bug Me" competition
covering entomology, and Andrew and his partner took first place in the "Solar
System" competition, leading the Fulton Science Academy Middle School Science
Olympiad team on its way to an overall first place win; and
WHEREAS,
the Fulton Science Academy Middle School team went on to win second place in the
state tournament at Augusta State University of March 24, 2007, with a major
contribution of a first place finish in entomology by Andrew and his partner;
and
WHEREAS,
in its first trip to the national tournament, which was held at Wichita State
University on May 16-19, 2007, the team performed well and was led by a fifth
place finish by Andrew and his partner; and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding performance by Andrew Butler is evidence of great natural
abilities and hard work and reflects great credit on this fine young man, his
school, and the State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does
hereby recognize and commend Andrew Butler for his excellent achievements in the
2007 National Science Olympiad tournament and extend to him every best wish for
success in all his future endeavors.
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 Andrew
Butler.