HR875: HR875 Cooper, Owen; winning the 50 and the 100 Freestyle State Championships; commend

25 LC 129 0422 House Resolution 875 By: Representatives Cox of the 28th, Jasperse of the 11th, McDonald III of the 26th, Barrett of the 24th, Clark of the 100th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Owen Cooper on winning the 50 and 10 0 Freestyle State1 Championships; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Owen Cooper of North Forsyth High School earned the top title in the state with3 his win in the 50 and 100 freestyle at the State Swimming Championship; and4 WHEREAS, this stellar young man epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and5 character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and6 WHEREAS, his months of training and competition have been rewarded with an impressive7 win, and it is appropriate that he holds the title of champion; and8 WHEREAS, Owen's victory was the culmination of a season of hard work, dedication, and9 excellent sportsmanship; and10 WHEREAS, his superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned him the respect and11 admiration of his teammates and challengers; and12 H. R. 875 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0422 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlati ve abilities of this13 accomplished and gifted student-athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and respect he has14 brought to himself, his school, and his community, be appropriately recognized.15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that16 the members of this body recognize and commend Owen Cooper on winning the 50 and 10017 Freestyle State Championships and extend best wishes for success in the future.18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized19 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Owen20 Cooper.21 H. R. 875 - 2 -