07 LC 96
2818
House
Resolution 958
By:
Representatives Murphy of the
120th,
Howard of the
121st,
Sims of the
119th,
Frazier of the
123rd,
and Davis of the
122nd
A
RESOLUTION
Celebrating
the life of Ryan Clark; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia has lost one of its finest and brightest sons with the
untimely passing of Ryan Clark of Martinez, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Ryan was a young man of extraordinary energy and dedication who was respected by
his fellow Virginia Tech students and who pursued his studies with a tireless
vigor, maintaining a 4.0 grade point average; and
WHEREAS,
Ryan had completed course work in three majors, biology, psychology, and
English, and he planned to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience after
graduating with bachelor's degrees in biology and English in May, 2007;
and
WHEREAS,
Ryan, who was called "Stack" by his friends, was an esteemed member of the
Marching Virginians, where he was a constant source of warm guidance and advice
for his fellow band members; and
WHEREAS,
he was also an active participant in community service, and his open-minded
demeanor and unshakeable optimism were indispensable during projects such as
Camp Big Heart, a summer camp for adults and children with special needs, where
Ryan directed the music and dance program; and
WHEREAS,
as a resident advisor at West Ambler Johnston dormitory, Ryan was among the
first students to respond to the tragic events of Monday, April 16, 2007, and
rushing to the aid of his friends and neighbors, he selflessly placed himself in
harm's way; and
WHEREAS,
his immense dedication to learning and to serving his community were surpassed
only by his loving devotion to his family, and his untimely passing has
undoubtedly left scars upon countless hearts throughout Georgia and
elsewhere.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body celebrate the inspiring life of Ryan Clark, express their profound regret at the passing of such an outstanding young scholar and community leader, and offer their sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body celebrate the inspiring life of Ryan Clark, express their profound regret at the passing of such an outstanding young scholar and community leader, and offer their sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
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 the family of
Ryan Clark.