Bill Text: GA HR1591 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Young Marines of Metro Atlanta; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-04-12 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1591 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1591-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1591
By:
Representatives Drenner of the
86th,
Yates of the
73rd,
Sims of the
169th,
Thomas of the
100th,
Willard of the
49th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta and inviting them to be recognized by the
House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their
personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS,
members of the United States Marines have long been recognized around the world
for their superior tactical skills, their strength of physique and character,
and their ability to complete any objective; and
WHEREAS,
the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta is a youth education and service program for
boys and girls from age eight to 18 which promotes the mental, moral, and
physical development of members; and
WHEREAS,
with approximately 80 members and 20 staff, the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta
is part of the National Young Marine organization which was established in 1958;
and
WHEREAS,
the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta provides members with an opportunity to wear
a camouflage uniform and participate in group events such as overnight
encampments, color guards, parades, Drug Demand Reduction classes, CPR courses,
First Aid training, community service, and field trips; and
WHEREAS,
members of the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta participate regularly in physical
fitness activities which afford them the opportunity to earn awards and ribbons
for their performance; and
WHEREAS,
members of the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta are taught the dangers of
narcotics, illegal drugs, and substance abuse and serve as positive role models
to their friends and peers; and
WHEREAS,
the mature and self-disciplined members of the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta
bring great pride to their families, community, and this state, and their
commitment to demonstrating strong character is worthy of
recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Young Marines of Metro Atlanta for its proud tradition of
instilling Georgia's youth with the strength of character essential to a
successful and happy future and invite its members to be recognized by the House
of Representatives at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
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 Young
Marines of Metro Atlanta.
