HR1732: HR1732 Meyers Taylor, Elana; recognize

26 LC 129 1399 House Resolution 1732 By: Representatives Alexander of the 66th, McClain of the 109th, Baker of the 64th, and New of the 40th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and congratulating Elana Meyers Taylor; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Elana Meyers Taylor, who grew up in Douglasville, Geor gia, is a six time2 Olympic medalist in bobsled and one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport's history;3 and4 WHEREAS, following her successful career as a softball player a t George Washington5 University, Elana began competing in the two-woman bobsled even t in 2007, before6 expanding into the monobob event during the 2020-2021 World Cup season; and7 WHEREAS, upon her bobsled debut, she immediately made the Unite d States National8 Team, quickly putting her on the path to becoming one of the mo st decorated women in9 bobsled history; and10 WHEREAS, currently, she competes at the highest level in both disciplines, demonstrating11 her remarkable versatility and unwavering commitment to excellence; and12 WHEREAS, she made her Olympic debut at the 2010 Vancouver Olymp ics and has13 competed in every Games since then, consistently finishing on the podium each time; and14 H. R. 1732 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1399 WHEREAS, over the course of her career, she has captured six Ol ympic, 12 World15 Championship, and 14 international medals, cementing her reputa tion as an undisputed16 legend in the bobsledding community; and17 WHEREAS, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan-Cortina, Italy, she took home her first18 gold medal at the age of 41; and19 WHEREAS, her outstanding achievements continue to shine a spotl ight on the State of20 Georgia in the international sports community and serve as an i nspiration to the next21 generation of winter sports athletes from the state.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize Elana Meyers Taylor for her many contributions to the24 sport of bobsled, congratulate her upon winning her first Olymp ic gold medal, and extend25 their sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success. 26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Elana28 Meyers Taylor. 29 H. R. 1732 - 2 -