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House
Resolution 1319
By:
Representatives England of the
108th
and Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
Master James William "Jamee" Thomas on the occasion of his high school
graduation; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
in the spring of 2010, Master James William "Jamee" Thomas will graduate with
honors from Barrow County Christian Academy in Barrow County, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
Master Thomas will be attending college at Gainesville State College in
Gainesville, Georgia, in the fall semester, having already been accepted;
and
WHEREAS,
throughout this outstanding young man's high school career he has received many
academic and athletic accolades for his performances, including being named to
the School "A" Honor Roll each school year including every year of high school,
2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010; and
WHEREAS,
he was selected as the "High School Student of the Year" in 2009; and
WHEREAS,
Master Thomas has demonstrated his commitment to his academic responsibilities
and skills by being recognized by receiving a "Certificate of Attendance" in
2007 and 2008; and
WHEREAS,
Master Thomas has demonstrated his strong academic skills and talent with many
superb personal skills including being in the minority of his class that
attained school privileges for "Scripture Memory" reciting the Bible during 2007
- 2010 school years; and
WHEREAS,
he has further demonstrated his strong academic skills being recognized as
having the "Highest Pace Average" in 2008, the "Most Paces Completed" in 2009,
and being recognized as a member of the "100's Club" in 2008 and 2009 for
achieving the "Most 100s" in the high school; and
WHEREAS,
he has also been recognized as a "Faithful Helper" in 2009 for providing various
types of assistance to the school, school administrators and staff, classmates,
and other students before, during, and after school hours; and
WHEREAS,
in addition to these many academic accomplishments, Master Thomas has attained
responsibility of leadership and through this ability helped the school football
team and school basketball team and in 2008 and 2009, was a member of Barrow
County Recreation Basketball Teams where he served as Team Captain, and assisted
his teams in finishing among the top recreation department teams;
and
WHEREAS,
Master Thomas has demonstrated a commitment to his civic duties and
responsibilities where he has served on numerous community related projects
during his involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, where he attained the rank
of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America at the age of 13 after planning,
designing, coordinating, and supervising the construction of a prayer garden at
his local church as his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project; and
WHEREAS,
he has since assisted others in attaining their goal of becoming Eagle Scouts,
better citizens, and overall well-rounded youth; and
WHEREAS,
he has remained active in the Boy Scouts of America earning several Eagle Palms,
serving in the leadership role as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster in his local Boy
Scout Troop, acting as a role model for numerous Cub Scout Dens in the local Cub
Scout Pack, and mentoring young boys in both groups; and
WHEREAS,
in addition to these many accomplishments, Master Thomas has continuously
attended church during his life setting an example for his peers and other
youth; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation toward the future of this
bright and promising young citizen.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring Master James Thomas at this exciting time in his life
and extend their sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness.
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 Master James
William "Jamee" Thomas.