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 varsity boys golf team for
winning the State Golfing Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Charles R. Drew Public Charter School varsity boys golf team has
established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character
and academics; and
WHEREAS, this superlative team has all Black players and an all-Black coaching staff,
making them the first all-Black team, and first Atlatna Public Schools Team, to win a State
Golf Championship in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, excellent play, superior teamwork, and extraordinary resilience made this team
a spectacular one to observe throughout the season; and
WHEREAS, the team brought special recognition to its school y beating the two-time
defending state champions by more than 15 strokes; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the
team, and the astute direction of Head Coach Nyre Williams; and
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is
abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate the Charles R. Drew Public Charter School varsity
boys golf team for winning the State Golfing Championship and extend best wishes for their
continued 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 the
Charles R. Drew Public Charter School varsity boys golf team.