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House Resolution 961
By: Representatives May of the 111th and Walker of the 107th

A RESOLUTION


Commending the George Walton Academy literary and music team, one act play and debate teams; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the George Walton Academy literary, music, drama, and debate teams have established a proud tradition of excellence in music, drama, and debate with equal emphases on character and academics; and

WHEREAS, this superlative team has completed another successful season of literary, music, drama, and debate competition and, as a fitting finale to their remarkable 2006-2007 campaign, George Walton Academy was named 2007 Overall Champion for Literary and Music/One Act Play/Debate for Georgia Independent School Association Class AAA; and

WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team as it earned its title is a clear indication of the outstanding ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; their superbly skillful talents; and the astute direction of literary coordinator Jo Taylor, choral director Patti Reynolds, debate coach Tara Geoffroy, drama director Rhonda Grundy, and faculty members Zack Farmer, Lindsey Stewart, and Gayle Blount; and

WHEREAS, the amazing achievements of these stellar individuals is further reflected by the first place finishes at the Georgia Literary and Music Competition of Abbey Ellison in Girls' Argumentative Essay, Chris Carey in Humorous Oral Interpretation, Chris Elliott in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking, and Bart Reeder in International Extemporaneous Speaking; and

WHEREAS, this magnificent team performed with precision during the season and earned its well-deserved reputation for high standards of achievement, the quality of its preparation, and the stiff competition which it presented its opponents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend George Walton Academy for its achievement and extend their sincerest best wishes for continued success in the future.

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 literary coordinator Jo Taylor.