07 LC 96
2036
Senate
Resolution 39
By:
Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Mike Perry for his outstanding efforts in community outreach for Cherokee
County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
for 12 years in a row, Mike Perry has served as the chief organizer for the
annual Tennis Fest at the Bridge Mill Tennis Club, a fundraising event that
benefits the Cherokee County Boys and Girls Club; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Perry has a longstanding personal appreciation for the Boys and Girls Club,
since he was a member as a young boy in Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Perry developed his current passion for tennis at the University of Rhode
Island, decided to pursue the sport as a full-time career, and became certified
as a USPTA teaching professional in 1984; and
WHEREAS,
over the years, his Tennis Fest has raised approximately $40,000 for area
schools and local charities; and
WHEREAS,
Mike Perry is devotedly married to Pat, whom he met through tennis, and they
have three children, Joy, John, and Mike, Jr.; and
WHEREAS,
Mike Perry is a tireless advocate for the children of Cherokee
County.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body heartily
commend Mr. Mike Perry for his patient and compassionate service to his
community and to the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Mike Perry.