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House
Resolution 961
By:
Representatives May of the
111th
and Walker of the
107th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the George Walton Academy literary and music team, one act play and debate
teams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the George Walton Academy literary, music, drama, and debate teams have
established a proud tradition of excellence in music, drama, and debate with
equal emphases on character and academics; and
WHEREAS,
this superlative team has completed another successful season of literary,
music, drama, and debate competition and, as a fitting finale to their
remarkable 2006-2007 campaign, George Walton Academy was named 2007 Overall
Champion for Literary and Music/One Act Play/Debate for Georgia Independent
School Association Class AAA; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of the team as it earned its title is a clear
indication of the outstanding ability, the dedication and hard work, and the
unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; their superbly skillful
talents; and the astute direction of literary coordinator Jo Taylor, choral
director Patti Reynolds, debate coach Tara Geoffroy, drama director Rhonda
Grundy, and faculty members Zack Farmer, Lindsey Stewart, and Gayle Blount;
and
WHEREAS,
the amazing achievements of these stellar individuals is further reflected by
the first place finishes at the Georgia Literary and Music Competition of Abbey
Ellison in Girls' Argumentative Essay, Chris Carey in Humorous Oral
Interpretation, Chris Elliott in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking, and Bart Reeder
in International Extemporaneous Speaking; and
WHEREAS,
this magnificent team performed with precision during the season and earned its
well-deserved reputation for high standards of achievement, the quality of its
preparation, and the stiff competition which it presented its
opponents.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend George Walton Academy for its achievement and extend their
sincerest best wishes for continued success in the future.
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 literary
coordinator Jo Taylor.