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House Resolution 979
By: Representative Heard of the 104th

A RESOLUTION

Commending 2005 Georgia MATHCOUNTS fourth place state champion Billy Dorminy; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Billy Dorminy of Cherish Christian Home Educators outscored other students to win honors at Georgiás state MATHCOUNTS competition; and

WHEREAS, this sensational mathlete will represent the state at the national competition held in Washington, D.C., as a member of the 2005 Georgia MATHCOUNTS Team, which will be led by team coach Kent Hite of Chamblee Middle School; and

WHEREAS, MATHCOUNTS is the second nation-wide mathematics competition for junior high and middle school students; and

WHEREAS, the mission of MATHCOUNTS is to increase interest and involvement in mathematics among middle school students in order to assist in developing a technically literate population and future work force essential to this natiońs global competitiveness and its quality of life; and

WHEREAS, for a tremendous performance in state-wide competition and selection to represent the State of Georgia in national competition, it is wholly fitting and proper that this fine young scholar be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Georgiás MATHCOUNTS fourth place state champion Billy Dorminy and extend their best wishes for future success and victory as the 2005 Georgia MATHCOUNTS Team prepares to participate in the national competition.

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 Billy Dorminy.