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03 LC 30 0536
House Resolution
55
By: Representative Gardner of the 42nd, Post 3
By: Representative Gardner of the 42nd, Post 3
A RESOLUTION
Commending Kyle Pease and inviting him to appear before the
House of Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Kyle Pease, a senior at North Atlanta High School who was born with cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound, was recently named homecoming king at the school, the first disabled student to receive that honor; and
WHEREAS, this exceptional and highly motivated young man embraces life to the fullest extent every day as he has overcome many obstacles to become an example and inspiration to all who meet and know him; and
WHEREAS, his love of sports has led him to participate in many wheelchair sports, including soccer, hockey, and track and field, and to help to manage the North Atlanta High School´s girls basketball team; and
WHEREAS, his positive outlook and personal achievements have led Georgia Tech football and basketball coaches to seek him out to give motivational speeches to their teams; and
WHEREAS, when not in school or participating in sporting activities, this motivated young man works at a local supermarket where he has developed a loyal following of customers who will shop only on days when he is working; and
WHEREAS, his leadership ability is evident in the way he relates with people and his ability to bring out the best in people to create an environment of acceptance, encouragement, and validation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Kyle Pease for his courage and spirit, extend to him their heartfelt best wishes for the future, and invite him to appear before the House of Representatives 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 Kyle Pease.
WHEREAS, Kyle Pease, a senior at North Atlanta High School who was born with cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound, was recently named homecoming king at the school, the first disabled student to receive that honor; and
WHEREAS, this exceptional and highly motivated young man embraces life to the fullest extent every day as he has overcome many obstacles to become an example and inspiration to all who meet and know him; and
WHEREAS, his love of sports has led him to participate in many wheelchair sports, including soccer, hockey, and track and field, and to help to manage the North Atlanta High School´s girls basketball team; and
WHEREAS, his positive outlook and personal achievements have led Georgia Tech football and basketball coaches to seek him out to give motivational speeches to their teams; and
WHEREAS, when not in school or participating in sporting activities, this motivated young man works at a local supermarket where he has developed a loyal following of customers who will shop only on days when he is working; and
WHEREAS, his leadership ability is evident in the way he relates with people and his ability to bring out the best in people to create an environment of acceptance, encouragement, and validation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Kyle Pease for his courage and spirit, extend to him their heartfelt best wishes for the future, and invite him to appear before the House of Representatives 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 Kyle Pease.