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Senate
Resolution 209
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Elizabeth Bates; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
approximately 300 students representing ten Georgia schools participated in the
Third Annual Academic Competition at Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia, on
January 19, 2007; and
WHEREAS,
scholarships of up to $3,000 were awarded to individual winners of competition
sections for essay writing, mathematics, science, and social studies;
and
WHEREAS,
an outstanding team of students from Chattahoochee County High School gave a
sensational performance at the competition, scoring several first and second
place awards for individual competition as well as securing third place in the
quiz bowl competition; and
WHEREAS,
throughout their months of preparation and diligent study, this team of students
cheered and supported each other and demonstrated a positive attitude towards
participating in after-school meetings and completing practice material at home;
and
WHEREAS,
Elizabeth Bates participated in the competition for tenth grade science, and, in
a spectacular display of concentration and mental prowess, claimed the title of
second place; and
WHEREAS,
these young scholars have earned the respect of their peers and have brought
honor to their families, school, and community.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate Elizabeth Bates on winning second place in tenth grade science.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Elizabeth Bates.