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House Resolution 220
By: Representatives Glaize of the 67
th
and Jackson of the 68
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dereck Isaiah Reed; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Dereck Isaiah Reed is an 11th grade student at Global Impact Academy with2
a deep passion for civil engagement, politics, neuroscience, debate, and philosophy; and3
WHEREAS, he actively participates in numerous academic and extracurricular activities,4
including the debate club, the Fulton County Youth Commission, the Future Business5
Leaders of America, the AJC Black and Jewish Teen Initiative, tutoring, the National Honor6
Society, and the Fulton County Advisory Council, while also playing basketball for7
Creekside High School; and8
WHEREAS, dedicated to community service and involvement, he is currently interning with9
State Representative Lydia Glaize, where he engages in political initiatives and helps those10
in need by distributing food and essentials; and11
WHEREAS, beyond his academic and civic pursuits, he enjoys playing basketball, watching12
podcasts, reading nonfiction, playing chess, and spending time with his family, friends, and13
pet cat; and14
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WHEREAS, Dereck aspires to attend Howard University or another Historically Black
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College or University (HBCU) as he pursues his goal of becoming a neurosurgeon; and16
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements of this17
remarkable student be appropriately honored.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19
the members of this body recognize and commend Dereck Isaiah Reed for his exceptional20
student leadership and extend best wishes for future success.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to23
Dereck Isaiah Reed.24
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