| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3041 |
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| 2 | 2 | | Senate Resolution 239 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Sims of the 12th, Kemp of the 38th, |
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| 4 | 4 | | Davenport of the 17th and others |
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| 5 | 5 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | Honoring the inspiring journey and achievements of Nolan Sental Smith Jr.; and for other |
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| 8 | 8 | | purposes.2 |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Nolan Sental Smith Jr., born on January 18, 2001, in Savannah, Georgia, has3 |
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| 10 | 10 | | shown the world what it means to dream big, work relentlessly, and rise above every4 |
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| 11 | 11 | | challenge in pursuit of greatness; and5 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, from his early days on the football field in youth leagues to his standout6 |
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| 13 | 13 | | performances at IMG Academy and Calvary Day School, Nolan's passion for the game and7 |
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| 14 | 14 | | unwavering determination have been evident in every play he has made, earning him8 |
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| 15 | 15 | | admiration and respect from coaches, teammates, and fans alike; and9 |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Nolan's college career at the University of Georgia was nothing short of10 |
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| 17 | 17 | | remarkable, during which his relentless work ethic, leadership, and dedication as team11 |
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| 18 | 18 | | captain helped the Bulldogs secure back-to-back College Football Playoff National12 |
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| 19 | 19 | | Championships; and13 |
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| 20 | 20 | | S. R. 239 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, Nolan's dream of playing in the NFL became a reality when he was selected by |
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| 24 | 24 | | the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, representing not only his15 |
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| 25 | 25 | | talent but also the power of perseverance, hard work, and faith in himself; and16 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, beyond the field, Nolan has touched countless lives through his dedication to17 |
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| 27 | 27 | | inspiring and mentoring others, particularly through the Nolan Smith Foundation, which18 |
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| 28 | 28 | | uplifts young athletes and provides them with the guidance to overcome obstacles, achieve19 |
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| 29 | 29 | | their goals, and positively affect their communities; and20 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, he has further led impactful community initiatives such as annual givebacks,21 |
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| 31 | 31 | | bike drives, Thanksgiving turkey drives, Christmas holiday drives, and more; and22 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, Nolan's story is not just one of athletic triumph—it is a testament to the power23 |
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| 33 | 33 | | of resilience and humility as well as the profound impact one person can have on the lives24 |
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| 34 | 34 | | of those around them, especially through his support of his family and their shared journey25 |
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| 35 | 35 | | together.26 |
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| 36 | 36 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 |
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| 37 | 37 | | honor Nolan Sental Smith Jr. for his extraordinary accomplishments, heart for service, and28 |
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| 38 | 38 | | unwavering commitment to others as well as wish him continued success and fulfillment in29 |
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| 39 | 39 | | all his endeavors.30 |
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| 40 | 40 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 |
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| 41 | 41 | | to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Nolan Sental32 |
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| 42 | 42 | | Smith Jr.33 |
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| 43 | 43 | | S. R. 239 |
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