HR855: HR855 Drew, Charles R.; Public Charter School varsity boys golf team; winning the State Golfing Championship; commend

25 LC 129 0431 House Resolution 855 By: Representatives Crawford of the 89th, Willis of the 55th, Miller of the 62nd, Douglas of the 78th, and Hugley of the 141st A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Charles R. Drew Public Charter School varsit y boys golf team for1 winning the State Golfing Championship; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Charles R. Drew Public Charter School varsity boys golf team has3 established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character4 and academics; and5 WHEREAS, this superlative team has all Black players and an all -Black coaching staff,6 making them the first all-Black team, and first Atlatna Public Schools Team, to win a State7 Golf Championship in Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made this team9 a spectacular one to observe throughout the season; and10 WHEREAS, the team brought special recognition to its school y b eating the two-time11 defending state champions by more than 15 strokes; and12 H. R. 855 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0431 WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding13 athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the14 team, and the astute direction of Head Coach Nyre Williams; and15 WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by16 performing with courage and precision over months of training a nd competition, it is17 abundantly proper to call them champions.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body congratulate the Charles R. Drew Publi c Charter School varsity20 boys golf team for winning the State Golfing Championship and extend best wishes for their21 continued success.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the24 Charles R. Drew Public Charter School varsity boys golf team. 25 H. R. 855 - 2 -