House Resolution 16
By: Representatives Wade of the 9th, Cox of the 28th, Dubnik of the 29th, Chastain of the 7th,
Bonner of the 73rd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and honoring William Edwards; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, William Edwards, a junior at the University of North Georgia (UNG), has been
named the university's presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and
Congress (CSPC) for the 2024-2025 academic year, a prestigious program that includes
monthly seminars and a multi-day leadership conference in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Edwards, a cadet major in the UNG Boar's Head Brigade and Brigade S-4, is
pursing a degree in history with a perfect 4.0 GPA; and
WHEREAS, Edwards' selection for the CSPC fellowship reflects his commitment to studying
the public policymaking process and fostering a deeper understanding of the presidency,
Congress, and their roles in addressing national changes; and
WHEREAS, Edwards has achieved notable academic and military accomplishments,
including earning an Army ROTC Scholarship, graduating from the Army Air Assault
School at Fort Moore and the Cadet Basic Leadership Course (CBLC), and serving as
commander of the Range Challenge Gold Team; and
WHEREAS, Edwards has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, earning a place on
the UNG President's List every semester since Fall 2022, and he has further expanded his
education through participation in the UNG Aviation Ground School and the United States
Army Project GO Scholarship for studying Russian at the Strategic Language Institute; and
WHEREAS, Edwards, a resident of Dahlonega, Georgia, exemplifies leadership, scholarship,
and service in his roles as a cadet, student, and active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Edwards will culminate his CSPC fellowship experience by authoring a
research paper that integrates his insights and learning; and
WHEREAS, Edwards credits the University of North Georgia with providing him confidence
and a platform to make a meaningful difference in his community and beyond.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate and honor William Edwards upon being named the
presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress as well as
extend sincere best wishes for future health, happiness, and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
William Edwards.