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03 LC 18 2365
House Resolution
120
By: Representatives Benfield of the 56th, Post 1, Ashe of the 42nd, Post 2, Randall of the 107th, Drenner of the 57th, Orrock of the 51st, and others
By: Representatives Benfield of the 56th, Post 1, Ashe of the 42nd, Post 2, Randall of the 107th, Drenner of the 57th, Orrock of the 51st, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 6, 2003, as "Girls and Women in Sports
Day" and commending
Georgia´s
outstanding female athletes; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the first Thursday in February is designated as "Girls and Women in Sports Day"; and
WHEREAS, "Girls and Women in Sports Day" falls on February 6, 2003, 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, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Georgia´s female athletes be recognized in an appropriate manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes February 6, 2003, 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.
WHEREAS, the first Thursday in February is designated as "Girls and Women in Sports Day"; and
WHEREAS, "Girls and Women in Sports Day" falls on February 6, 2003, 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, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Georgia´s female athletes be recognized in an appropriate manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes February 6, 2003, 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.