HR 83 - Cosby, Ennis; condolences

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A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy to the family of Ennis Cosby; and for other purposes.

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HR 83                                               LC 8 2942 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             A RESOLUTION 
 
  1- 1  Expressing sympathy to the family of Ennis Cosby; and for 
  1- 2  other purposes. 
 
  1- 3  WHEREAS, the intensely tragic loss of Ennis Cosby creates a 
  1- 4  deep sadness in the hearts of citizens all across this 
  1- 5  nation for the family of this very promising young leader; 
  1- 6  and 
 
  1- 7  WHEREAS, he was a graduate of Morehouse College, in Atlanta, 
  1- 8  Georgia, and in the proud tradition of that institution he 
  1- 9  had developed a solid foundation upon which to pursue his 
  1-10  personal ambitions and dreams; and 
 
  1-11  WHEREAS, although he was the only son of a national 
  1-12  celebrity, Bill Cosby, Ennis formed his own identity and had 
  1-13  a very clear sense of purpose, focusing his energy on 
  1-14  graduate studies in special education at Columbia 
  1-15  University; and 
 
  1-16  WHEREAS, he had overcome personal limitations and knew well 
  1-17  the commitment demanded of young people to take 
  1-18  responsibility for their well being and to foster hope and 
  1-19  good will along their journey; and 
 
  1-20  WHEREAS, the Cosby family has a strong connection with 
  1-21  Atlantans, in that Ennis's older sister, Erin, attended 
  1-22  Spelman College and another sister, Evin, is currently a 
  1-23  sophomore there; and Morehouse and Spelman have received 
  1-24  very generous endowments from this family that valued 
  1-25  education and recognized it as shaping one's soul. 
 
  1-26  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 
  1-27  REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their 
  1-28  deepest regret at the tragic loss of Ennis Cosby and convey 
  1-29  to the members of his family their sincerest sympathy during 
  1-30  this time of great personal grief. 
 
  1-31  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of 
  1-32  Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an 
  1-33  appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Ennis 
  1-34  Cosby. 
 
 
 
 
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