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Senate Resolution 131
By: Senator Hill of the 4th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia, Mr. Scottie Rowell, Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, Dr. Mel Garber, and the 2004-2005 4-H Leadership Team; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, 4-H members consistently demonstrate the ability and leadership necessary to be champions and serve as outstanding representatives and officers of the young people of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Scottie Rowell serves with distinction and dedication as State 4-H President; and

WHEREAS, State 4-H Youth Leaders Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and Dr. Mel Garber, the Associate Dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, have worked diligently with the 4-H Clubs throughout Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the leadership, dedication, and hard work of Ward Black of Jackson County, Emily Lloyd of Bartow County, Crystal Hooks of Emanuel County, and Emily Shiver of Berrien County as District Presidents have been acknowledged by the 4-H membership in their election of each of these young people to serve as president for 2004-2005; and

WHEREAS, the excellent record of accomplishments in citizenship and leadership of Anna Daniel of Butts County, Christopher Nowicki of Heard County, Mita Patel of Ben Hill County, Mack Prater of Jackson County, Stacy Rahn of Effingham County, and Matthew Williams of Crawford County were recognized in Washington, D.C., at the 2004 National 4-H Conference; and

WHEREAS, Stacy Rahn of Effingham County and Ashley Buford of Crisp County were named 2004 Teen Leadership Winners; and

WHEREAS, Heather Savelle of Oconee County, Ashley Buford of Crisp County, Carl Glascock of Lowndes County, Katie Matthews of Oglethorpe County, and Melanie Hollingsworth of Wayne County were named state winners in the 2004 Dean´s Awards competition; and

WHEREAS, Grant Grantham, Cody Hersey, Ryan Solomon, and Aric Spivey of Coffee County were named national winners at the National 4-H Shotgun Competition; and

WHEREAS, Ashlin Reid of Bulloch County was named National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest winner; and

WHEREAS, Laura Stone of Burke County was named a member of the National 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team; and

WHEREAS, Tuesday, February 15, 2005, is 4-H Day at the State Capitol.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the 4-H Clubs of Georgia; the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 4-H Program; Mr. Scottie Rowell, State 4-H Club President; Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, State 4-H Youth Leader; Dr. Mel Garber, Associate Dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; and each of the 2004-2005 4-H District Presidents, 2004 National 4-H Conference delegates, 2004 Teen Leadership winners, 2004 Dean´s Awards winners, National 4-H Shotgun Competition winners, National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest winner, and National 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team member for their numerous accomplishments and for the leadership which they have demonstrated.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Scottie Rowell, Dr. Roger C. (Bo) Ryles, Dr. Mel Garber, each of the 4-H leaders and members named in this resolution, and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.