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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 313 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Gilliard of the 162 |
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| 10 | 10 | | Jackson of the 165 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Westbrook of the 163 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Honoring the inspiring journey and achievements of Nolan Sental Smith Jr.; and for other |
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| 18 | 18 | | purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Nolan Sental Smith Jr., born on January 18, 2001, in Savannah, Georgia, has3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | shown the world what it means to dream big, work relentlessly, and rise above every4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | challenge in pursuit of greatness; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, from his early days on the football field in youth leagues to his standout6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | performances at IMG Academy and Calvary Day School, Nolan's passion for the game and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | unwavering determination have been evident in every play he has made, earning him8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | admiration and respect from coaches, teammates, and fans alike; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Nolan's time at the University of Georgia was nothing short of remarkable,10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | where his relentless work ethic, leadership, and dedication to his team helped secure two11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | College Football Playoff National Championships, a testament to his commitment to12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | excellence and his pivotal role in the success of the Bulldogs; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 313 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, Nolan's dream of playing in the NFL became a reality when he was selected by |
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| 34 | 34 | | the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, representing not only his15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | talent but also the power of perseverance, hard work, and faith in himself; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, beyond the field, Nolan is deeply committed to using his platform and influence17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | to make a meaningful impact in his community and beyond, striving to be not only a football18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | player but also a role model, leader, and change-maker who inspires others to dream big,19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | work hard, and give back to those who need it most; and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, Nolan has touched countless lives through his dedication to inspiring and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | mentoring others, particularly through the Nolan Smith Foundation, which uplifts young22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | athletes and provides them with the guidance to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | positively impact their communities; and24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, Nolan's story is not just one of athletic triumph—it is a testament to the power25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | of resilience and humility as well as the profound impact one person can have on the lives26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | of those around them, especially through his support of his family and their shared journey27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | together.28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | the members of this body honor Nolan Sental Smith Jr. for his extraordinary30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | accomplishments, heart for service, and unwavering commitment to inspiring others to chase31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | their dreams and make a positive difference in the world; extend their heartfelt32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | congratulations for his outstanding contributions to the sport of football, dedication to33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | uplifting others, and leadership both on and off the field; and wish him continued success and34 |
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| 54 | 54 | | fulfillment in all his endeavors.35 |
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| 55 | 55 | | H. R. 313 |
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| 57 | 57 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized |
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| 59 | 59 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Nolan37 |
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| 60 | 60 | | Sental Smith Jr.38 |
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| 61 | 61 | | H. R. 313 |
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