Georgia-2011-HR730-Introduced

By: Representatives Parent of the 81st, Oliver of the 83rd, Benfield of the 85th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Henson of the 87th, and others

Recognizing and commending Kailyn LaPorte; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, a proper quality education for the young people of this state is the single most important objective of the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, Kailyn LaPorte has shown by the example of her determination and dedication that the pursuit and attainment of scholastic success are within the reach of the students in this state; and

WHEREAS, Kailyn brought honor and acclaim to herself, her family, and her school with her stellar performance on Jeopardy's Teen Tournament; and

WHEREAS, a sophomore at Chamblee Charter High School in the City of Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia, Kailyn was one of the show's youngest competitors at the age of 15 and finished runner-up, winning a cash prize of over $42,000; and

WHEREAS, to be selected for the Teen Tournament, Kailyn took a qualifying test along with 10,000 other students and was chosen to appear as one of 15 final contestants from around the country; and

WHEREAS, Kailyn prepared for her appearance on Jeopardy by practicing trivia questions with her friends and competing with Chamblee's academic bowl team, which she helped to win the Georgia Academic Team Association AAAA State Championship in the midst of the Jeopardy competition; and

WHEREAS, Kailyn's favorite subjects in school are social studies and literature, and she is a member of the cross-country and soccer teams, is active in the German Club, and enjoys reading adult fiction and fantasy books; and

WHEREAS, by her many achievements, grace, and dedication, Kailyn has brought credit to her parents, her community, her school, the DeKalb County School System, and this state; and

WHEREAS, all Georgians are proud of young women who, like Kailyn, represent the very best that this state has to offer; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation toward the future of this promising young citizen.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate Kailyn LaPorte on her amazing performance on Jeopardy's Teen Tournament and extend to her best wishes for her near and distant future.

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 Kailyn LaPorte.