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HR 220: Reed, Dereck Isaiah; commend

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House Resolution 220

By: Representatives Glaize of the 67th and Jackson of the 68th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Dereck Isaiah Reed; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Dereck Isaiah Reed is an 11th grade student at Global Impact Academy with a deep passion for civil engagement, politics, neuroscience, debate, and philosophy; and

WHEREAS, he actively participates in numerous academic and extracurricular activities, including the debate club, the Fulton County Youth Commission, the Future Business Leaders of America, the AJC Black and Jewish Teen Initiative, tutoring, the National Honor Society, and the Fulton County Advisory Council, while also playing basketball for Creekside High School; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to community service and involvement, he is currently interning with State Representative Lydia Glaize, where he engages in political initiatives and helps those in need by distributing food and essentials; and

WHEREAS, beyond his academic and civic pursuits, he enjoys playing basketball, watching podcasts, reading nonfiction, playing chess, and spending time with his family, friends, and pet cat; and

WHEREAS, Dereck aspires to attend Howard University or another Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as he pursues his goal of becoming a neurosurgeon; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements of this remarkable student be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Dereck Isaiah Reed for his exceptional student leadership and extend best wishes for future 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 Dereck Isaiah Reed.