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House
Resolution 884
By:
Representatives Heard of the
114th,
McKillip of the
115th,
and Smith of the
113th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Dr. Benjamin Carson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Carson was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he and his brother, Curtis,
were raised by their divorced mother alone, who at times was forced to work
three jobs to provide for her sons; and
WHEREAS,
after struggling in school throughout his elementary years, Dr. Carson
discovered his own intellectual talents and found the motivation that helped him
graduate with honors from high school, graduate from Yale for his undergraduate
studies, and ultimately complete his medical studies at the University of
Michigan; and
WHEREAS,
in 1987 Dr. Carson performed a historic procedure when he separated a pair of
conjoined twins; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Carson shares with many diverse groups his philosophies, which have enabled
him to overcome obstacles in his personal, professional, and spiritual life;
and
WHEREAS,
the lessons Dr. Carson has learned about himself and his surroundings have
enabled him to leave behind a life of poverty and helped him become an
accomplished and respected surgeon, businessman, and motivational speaker;
and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Carson is scheduled to appear on May 10, 2007, in Athens, Georgia at the
Classic Center to bring his message of hope and faith in the human
spirit.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Dr. Benjamin Carson for his incredible achievements and thank
him for his visit to Georgia to share his message.
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 Dr. Benjamin
Carson.