House Resolution 854
By: Representatives Crawford of the 89th, Willis of the 55th, Miller of the 62nd, and Douglas
of the 78th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Pilar King on winning the GHSA Class 4A State Swimming
and Diving Championships; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Pilar King accomplished a first for Southwest DeKalb High School by
becoming the first swimmer in school history to bring home a gold medal from the GHSA
Class 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships; and
WHEREAS, this stellar young woman epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and
character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and
WHEREAS, her months of training and competition have been rewarded with an impressive
win, and it is appropriate that she holds the title of champion; and
WHEREAS, Pilar's victory was the culmination of a season of hard work, dedication, and
excellent sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, her superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned her the respect and
admiration of her teammates and challengers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlative abilities of this
accomplished and gifted student-athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and respect she has
brought to herself, her school, and her community, be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Pilar King on winning the GHSA Class
4A State Swimming and Diving Championships and extend best wishes for success in the
future.
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 Pilar
King.