HR284: HR284 Rucker, Mr. Nicholas; commend

25 LC 129 0065 House Resolution 284 By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Powell of the 33rd, and Frye of the 122nd A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Mr. Nicholas Rucker; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Mr. Nicholas Rucker is the state recipient of the Technical College System of2 Georgia's (TCSG) 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), which is the3 first program of its type in the nation to honor outstanding technical college students; and4 WHEREAS, GOAL brings together Georgia's business, government, a nd industry leaders5 with the state's technical colleges to celebrate technical education's vital impact on Georgia's6 workforce, prosperity, and future; and7 WHEREAS, for 52 years, the GOAL program has served as an excellent example of a true8 partnership among business, industry, and higher education; and9 WHEREAS, Mr. Rucker was selected from among 22 TCSG college GOAL winners who10 have demonstrated excellent academic and leadership abilities at their respective technical11 colleges; and12 H. R. 284 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0065 WHEREAS, Mr. Rucker, a physical therapist assistant student fro m Athens Technical13 College, enrolled to receive the very best training necessary t o acquire the knowledge and14 skills that will afford him a secure future in his chosen profession; and15 WHEREAS, Mr. Rucker will serve as an ambassador for technical e ducation in Georgia,16 representing more tha n 148,000 TCSG st udents who benefit from t echnical education17 programs at colleges throughout the state; and18 WHEREAS, in pursuing his education, Mr. Rucker brought honor to himself, his family,19 Athens Technical College, and the entire Technical College Syst em of Georgia, which he20 represents as Georgia's outstanding technical college student for 2024.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body congratulate and commend Mr. Nicholas Rucker for his23 outstanding achievements and efforts to promote technical education in Georgia as well as24 extend best wishes for continued success.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr.27 Nicholas Rucker.28 H. R. 284 - 2 -