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Commending U.S. Olympian Julie Burns Black and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, U.S. Olympian Julie Burns Black, a native Georgian who was born and raised in Newnan, represented her country in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, as an individual rider with her horse, Hyde Park Corner, in the intensive Three Day Competition where she proudly finished 9th overall in the world; and

WHEREAS, she ranked sixth among all the United States riders in three-day eventing and ranked second among her female competitors preparing for this world event; and

WHEREAS, she holds numerous honors as an equestrian including having qualified for the 1999 Pan American Games in Canada and the 1998 World Championships in Italy; and

WHEREAS, her wonderful horse is an 11 year old English Thoroughbred with a big heart and a big jump, and they truly perform as a team in an exhilarating and exceptionally demanding sport that includes steeplechase, road and track, and cross country events; and

WHEREAS, the tremendous ability and endurance of this daring female equestrian has earned her appropriate regard and respect in a most demanding sport, and she has brought great honor to her country, state, and community through her personal success.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Julie Burns Black for her superb performance at the 2000 Olympic Games and invite her to appear before this body at a time to be determined by the Speaker.

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 Julie Burns Black.