05 LC 21
8436
House
Resolution 929
By:
Representatives Keen of the
179th,
Smith of the
168th,
Mosley of the
178th,
Lane of the
167th,
Williams of the
165th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
admiration for the courage of the Davis family and commending the services
provided by Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Enterprises of Coastal Georgia,
Inc.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
in August 2001, one-year-old Cooper Davis, son of Brittany and Tyson Davis, was
seriously injured when he slipped through his high chair. Deprived of oxygen for
as much as ten minutes, he suffered global brain damage requiring subsequent
ventilation and extended hospital critical care; and
WHEREAS,
the community immediately rallied in support of the Davis family, and a website
was begun to keep supporters constantly aware of
Coopeŕs
condition. Two months later, Cooper returned home to continue rehabilitation,
and he receives help from Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Enterprises of
Coastal Georgia, Inc. (SHARE), including speech, physical, and occupational
therapy, and now Cooper is dependent for all mobility and daily living
activities; and
WHEREAS,
one month after the accident,
Coopeŕs
grandmother, Julie Davis, was diagnosed with
Picḱs
disease, which occurs in middle age and affects mainly the frontal brain,
causing neurotic behavior, and slow changes in personality, emotions, and
abilities such as reasoning and judgment. Julie participates daily in
SHARÉs
program, but with ever decreasing abilities as the terrible disease takes its
toll; and
WHEREAS,
two years after Cooper’s accident, in October 2003, a baby sister, Gracie,
was born with an unknown chromosome variation, previously unrecognized by the
medical community. Once again, friends rallied in support of the young parents
of Cooper and Gracie. Sadly, little Gracie passed away at four months of age
after a gallant struggle. Her parents, Brittany and Tyson, continue to inspire
their supporters in the face of these hardships with very warm and loving
Christian hearts; and
WHEREAS,
now Cooper has another baby sister, Marley, born February 4, 2005, beautiful and
healthy. Cooper is now 4 years old, weights 57 pounds and is responding well to
consistent therapy. Grandmother Julie and young Cooper continue to receive
services at SHARE in a caring and loving environment. These services are
provided on a sliding scale basis according to ability to pay. Though their
struggles have been great, this
familýs
faith has not waivered, and they have been an inspiration to all who continue to
admire and respect them.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the courage of the Davis family and commend the services
provided by Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Enterprises of Coastal Georgia,
Inc.
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 Brittany and
Tyson Davis and to Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Enterprises of Coastal
Georgia, Inc.