Bill Text: GA HR1216 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Buelvas, Raul Salvador, III; condolences

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-01-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR1216 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1216-Introduced.html

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12 LC 93 0264

House Resolution 1216

By: Representative Watson of the 163rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Raul Salvador Buelvas III; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most promising young citizens with the passing of Raul Salvador Buelvas III on December 25, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Raul was born on Jul 1, 1993 in Rochester, Minnesota, a beloved son of Kay and Raul Buelvas, an adored brother to his sister, Olivia, and a remarkable grandson of Raul, Sr., and Carlyle Buelvas, and Charles and Barbara Warnock, ; and

WHEREAS, he was a graduate of Savannah Country Day School and a student at the Pratt Engineering School at Duke University; and

WHEREAS, he was the founder of Teens Hope, an organization providing entertainment and emotional support for hospitalized teens; and

WHEREAS, Raul was an avid guitar player, rock climber, singer, and a member of the National Honor Society, Duke Bible Study Group, and Savannah Christian Church; and

WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his positive attitude, high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous young man, Raul will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, brother, grandson, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Raul Salvador Buelvas III and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Raul Salvador Buelvas III.