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Recognizing and commending Daccus Turman; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Daccus Turman brought fame and honor to Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in Washington, Georgia, as the extraordinary running back who broke the Georgia state all-time single season rushing record; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding athlete broke the record of the legendary Herschel Walker by rushing 3,172 yards during the 2000 football season and he broke the record during the stormy Class AA championship game against Americus on a rain soaked, muddy field; and

WHEREAS, he set a new Georgia state record for the most yards gained in ten games by rushing for 2,302 yards and was named Sportswriters Football Player of the Year and the Class AA Co-Offensive Player of the Year; and

WHEREAS, he set a new state record by carrying the ball an incredible 393 times in his Senior year and scored 33 touchdowns for the season, almost breaking the school record of the legendary Johnny Gresham, the famous All-American at Georgia Tech; and

WHEREAS, this star athlete is an outstanding student academically and a fine community leader, and he has accepted a full football scholarship to play for the University of South Carolina beginning in the fall of 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body recognizes and commends Daccus Turman on his record setting achievements as a star running back and convey to him their heartiest congratulations and best wishes for happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Daccus Turman.