08 LC 95
0496
House
Resolution 1689
By:
Representative Neal of the
1st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Taylor Mullinax; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Taylor Mullinax, an esteemed resident of Rock Spring, Georgia, and a
student at Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, has achieved national
recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2008 Prudential
Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS,
this prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with
the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers
across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving
their communities; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Mullinax earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy to
children undergoing treatment for cancer at hospitals in Chattanooga, Atlanta,
and New York City by making 300 autographable "chemo hats"; and
WHEREAS,
she purchases fabric and autograph markers with allowance and birthday money,
cuts patterns, sews the hats, bags each one with a personal note, and delivers
them to the young patients; and
WHEREAS,
the success of the State of Georgia, the strength of our communities, and the
overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the
dedication of young people like Ms. Mullinax who use their considerable talents
and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS,
in a world which consistently seems to accentuate the negative aspects of the
actions of young people, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to
recognize with particularity the outstanding accomplishments of this
extraordinary individual.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together in recognizing Ms. Taylor Mullinax and commend her on
her outstanding service to young cancer patients, her community, and this
state.
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 Ms. Taylor
Mullinax.