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 100 Freestyle State
Championships; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Owen Cooper of North Forsyth High School earned the top title in the state with
his win in the 50 and 100 freestyle at the State Swimming Championship; and
WHEREAS, this stellar young man epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and
character necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance; and
WHEREAS, his months of training and competition have been rewarded with an impressive
win, and it is appropriate that he holds the title of champion; and
WHEREAS, Owen's victory was the culmination of a season of hard work, dedication, and
excellent sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, his superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned him the respect and
admiration of his 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 he has
brought to himself, his school, and his community, be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Owen Cooper on winning the 50 and 100
Freestyle State 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 Owen
Cooper.