07 LC
14 9516
House
Resolution 957
By:
Representatives Smith of the
113th,
Ehrhart of the
36th,
Burkhalter of the
50th,
Heard of the
114th,
McKillip of the
115th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
Larry Munson, the legendary Voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, and inviting him to
appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Larry Munson is a native of Minnesota who enjoyed a successful and varied career
in broadcasting in several states before finding his true home and vocation as
the radio announcer for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1966; and
WHEREAS,
he is a genuine legend in his own time and has recently completed his 41st
season as a beloved part of the University of Georgia family; and
WHEREAS,
no radio personality has ever been more successful in bringing unseen events
vividly to life for his listeners near and far, and countless Georgia alumni and
fans treasure their experiences hearing his call of the Bulldog games;
and
WHEREAS,
many of his great play calls and phrases will live on timelessly, immediately
evoking wonderful memories with just a few creative and spellbinding words,
such as "sugar falling out of the sky"; and
WHEREAS,
throughout his long and storied career Larry Munson has always reflected the
highest credit on the University of Georgia and the State of
Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body hereby
honors Larry Munson, the legendary Voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, and expresses
its thanks for his many unique and wonderful contributions to this
state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Larry Munson is hereby invited to appear before the
House of Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the
House for purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving an appropriate
copy of this resolution.