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House of
Representatives
House Resolution
97
By: Representatives Jennings of the 63rd,
Stuckey of the 67th, Harrell of the 62nd, Smith of the
103rd, Ashe of the 46th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 8, 2001, as "Girls and Women in
Sports Day" and commending and inviting
Georgia´s
outstanding female athletes to appear before the House of Representatives;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the second
Thursday in February is designated as "Girls and Women in Sports Day";
and
WHEREAS, "Girls and Women in Sports Day"
falls on February 8, 2001, and its purpose is to recognize women and girls in
sports across Georgia, to celebrate the outstanding achievements of female
athletes, and to direct attention to the unique issues facing females in sports;
and
WHEREAS, the girls and women of Georgia
have always been winners in their athletic endeavors on the sports fields and
arenas across Georgia and the globe;
and
WHEREAS, many groups and individuals
have worked tirelessly to promote and enhance opportunities for female athletes
in
Georgia´s
schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, the
number of women, young and old, competing in athletic events continues to grow
and
Georgia´s
women continue to shine in their athletic performances, most recently for all to
see at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta;
and
WHEREAS, the entire State of Georgia is
proud of our female athletes, both past and present, and is grateful for the
reflected glory; and
WHEREAS, it has been
proven that participation in athletics strengthens the self-esteem as well as
health of
Georgia´s
girls and women and enhances their ability to lead full lives and to contribute
to their community and family; and
WHEREAS,
in connection with "Girls and Women in Sports Day," the most outstanding female
high school and college athletes in Georgia during the past year will be named
and honored; and
WHEREAS, in order to
commend and honor
Georgia´s
female athletes, the state will recognize February 8, 2001, "Girls and Women in
Sports Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes February 8, 2001, as
"Girls and Women in Sports Day" and commends and congratulates all the girls and
women in Georgia who participate in sports and achieve so much in the world of
athletics.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
outstanding female athletes are invited to appear before the House of
Representatives on February 8, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker
of the House of Representatives.
IN
HOUSE
Read and
Adopted
January 25,
2001
Robert E. Rivers,
Jr.
Clerk