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03 LC 18 2474
Senate Resolution
147
By: Senators Cheeks of the 23rd
By: Senators Cheeks of the 23rd
A RESOLUTION
Commending Marcus Perry; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Children´s Miracle Network, the alliance of premier children´s hospitals, spotlights the heroic battles of children with life-threatening illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Perry was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, or kidney malfunction, at age 2 and received a double kidney transplant at age 10; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Perry will represent Georgia and the millions of American children treated each year at Children´s Miracle Network hospitals during the Foresters Champions Across America, a Children´s Miracle Newtwork program; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Perry and his family will join 62 child champions and their families March 17 in Washington, D.C., as the Georgia ambassador for the Children´s Miracle Network to participate in media events to raise awareness of children´s hospitals; and
WHEREAS, As a Children´s Miracle Network Champion, Marcus Perry will share his experiences being treated at the Medical College of Georgia Children´s Medical Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Marcus Perry for his positive attitude in the face of difficult medical conditions and convey to him sincere best wishes for safe travel and memorable experiences during the Foresters Champions Across America and Canada, a Children´s Miracle Network program, March 17-18.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Marcus Perry.
WHEREAS, Children´s Miracle Network, the alliance of premier children´s hospitals, spotlights the heroic battles of children with life-threatening illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Perry was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, or kidney malfunction, at age 2 and received a double kidney transplant at age 10; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Perry will represent Georgia and the millions of American children treated each year at Children´s Miracle Network hospitals during the Foresters Champions Across America, a Children´s Miracle Newtwork program; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Perry and his family will join 62 child champions and their families March 17 in Washington, D.C., as the Georgia ambassador for the Children´s Miracle Network to participate in media events to raise awareness of children´s hospitals; and
WHEREAS, As a Children´s Miracle Network Champion, Marcus Perry will share his experiences being treated at the Medical College of Georgia Children´s Medical Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Marcus Perry for his positive attitude in the face of difficult medical conditions and convey to him sincere best wishes for safe travel and memorable experiences during the Foresters Champions Across America and Canada, a Children´s Miracle Network program, March 17-18.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Marcus Perry.