SR617: SR617 Oglesby, Evan; recognize

26 LC 129 0544 Senate Resolution 617 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Kemp of the 38th, James of the 28th, Howard of the 35th and Jones II of the 22nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Evan Oglesby; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Evan Oglesby is a distinguished former NFL player, known for his exceptional2 dedication, perseverance, and commitment to community; and3 WHEREAS, in addition to a monumental NFL career with teams incl uding the Baltimore4 Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins, Evan Oglesby is a passionate5 community leader, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and mentor; and6 WHEREAS, founded in 2008, the Evan Oglesby Foundation has served over 50,000 students7 through sports camps, summer camps, enrichment programs, school assemblies, and8 mentorships; and9 WHEREAS, the foundation has awarded 75 scholarships to graduati ng seniors as well as10 helped hundreds of student-athletes secure college athletic scholarships, ensuring the future11 for countless young athletes in the State of Georgia; and12 S. R. 617 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0544 WHEREAS, in 2011, The EO Center was opened in Evan Oglesby’s hometown of Toccoa,13 Georgia, offering a safe-heaven of after-school programs, youth sports leagues, mentorship,14 college tours, and field trips; and15 WHEREAS, in addition to the work of the Evan Oglesby Foundation, Evan Oglesby is also16 the owner of Protots Sports Prep, a youth program that gives young athletes the skills needed17 to develop a lasting love for sports, and is a co-owner of the Pro-Mingle Golf Social, a18 groundbreaking event series that redefines the intersection of professional networking, golf19 culture, and philanthropy; and20 WHEREAS, Evan Oglesby’s legacy continues to inspire many, both in the realm of sports21 and within the broader community; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 recognize and commend Evan Oglesby for his unwavering commitment to the betterment of26 his community, state, and sport.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Evan Oglesby.29 S. R. 617 - 2 -