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Senate Resolution 504
By: Senators Gooch of the 51st, Echols of the 49th, Tillery of the 19th, Hatchett of the 50th,
Payne of the 54th and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and honoring William Edwards; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, William Edwards, a junior at the University of North Georgia (UNG), has been2
named the university's presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and3
Congress (CSPC) for the 2024-2025 academic year, a prestigious program that includes4
monthly seminars and a multi-day leadership conference in Washington, D.C.; and5
WHEREAS, Edwards, a cadet major in the UNG Boar's Head Brigade and Brigade S-4, is6
pursing a degree in history with a perfect 4.0 GPA; and7
WHEREAS, Edwards' selection for the CSPC fellowship reflects his commitment to studying8
the public policymaking process and fostering a deeper understanding of the presidency,9
Congress, and their roles in addressing national changes; and10
WHEREAS, Edwards has achieved notable academic and military accomplishments,11
including earning an Army ROTC Scholarship, graduating from the Army Air Assault12
School at Fort Moore and the Cadet Basic Leadership Course (CBLC), and serving as13
commander of the Range Challenge Gold Team; and14
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WHEREAS, Edwards has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, earning a place on
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the UNG President's List every semester since Fall 2022, and he has further expanded his16
education through participation in the UNG Aviation Ground School and the United States17
Army Project GO Scholarship for studying Russian at the Strategic Language Institute; and18
WHEREAS, Edwards, a resident of Dahlonega, Georgia, exemplifies leadership, scholarship,19
and service in his roles as a cadet, student, and active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha20
Fraternity; and21
WHEREAS, Edwards will culminate his CSPC fellowship experience by authoring a22
research paper that integrates his insights and learning; and23
WHEREAS, Edwards credits the University of North Georgia with providing him confidence24
and a platform to make a meaningful difference in his community and beyond.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26
congratulate and honor William Edwards upon being named the presidential fellow to the27
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress as well as extend sincere best wishes28
for future health, happiness, and success.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to William Edwards.31
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