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Recognizing and commending Dusty Bonner; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dusty Bonner is the exceptional young quarterback at Valdosta State University who is a native son of Valdosta, Georgia, where he earned numerous distinctions as an athlete and scholar at Valdosta High School; and

WHEREAS, he began his collegiate career at Kentucky where he served as a backup quarterback during his freshman year; was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll his sophomore year; and started all 12 games in 1999 and led the Southeastern Conference in pass efficiency, total offense, and passing yards per game; and

WHEREAS, upon his return to Georgia, he led Valdosta State University to the Gulf South Conference championship and the Division II national playoffs in both the 2000 and 2001 seasons and set conference and national records for touchdown passes and completions; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding athlete was Division II player of the year for the past two years and the winner of the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy for both years as well, and his superb record and constant success make him a wonderful model for all young Georgia athletes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Dusty Bonner for his outstanding accomplishments at Valdosta State University and express congratulations and best wishes.

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 Dusty Bonner.