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House Resolution 1489

By: Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Carter of the 175th, Dempsey of the 13th, Watson of the 163rd, and Ehrhart of the 36th

A RESOLUTION

Commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Julian R. Traas of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia's educational system is dedicated to the goal of providing a quality education to all and fostering the realization of each person's fullest potential; and

WHEREAS, the 35 institutions of the University System of Georgia are valuable resources for the people of this state, enhancing the intellectual, economic, social, civic, and cultural well-being of the communities in which they are located and the entire state; and

WHEREAS, Academic Recognition Day was begun in 1987 as a celebration of individual academic achievement and recognition of those students who exemplify that which is best about the University System of Georgia and its institutions: inspired and dedicated teaching and excellence in learning; and

WHEREAS, Julian R. Traas, a scholar from Georgia Perimeter College, represents excellence in academic achievement and personal development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Julian R. Traas is commended for superb achievements in education and for being selected as a representative of Georgia Perimeter College on the occasion of Academic Recognition Day for 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Honorable Hank M. Huckaby, Chancellor, University System of Georgia; Benjamin J. Tarbutton III, Chairman, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and Julian R. Traas.