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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 13
BY REPRESENTATIVE BURRELL
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Croix Sather upon his Run Across America and to welcome him to the state
of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, upon the occasion of his visit to Louisiana while on his Run Across
America, the citizens of the state are pleased to recognize and welcome Croix Sather; and
WHEREAS, Croix Sather is in the process of running three thousand one hundred
miles – more than thirty miles a day for one hundred consecutive days; and
WHEREAS, this unique journey commenced on February 26, 2011, in San Diego,
California, and will conclude in New York City in June of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Run Across America is designed to inspire people to rise up and
demand an extraordinary life; and
WHEREAS, at the age of fourteen, Mr. Sather was severely injured when hit by a
drunk driver while riding his bike, and against all odds, he recovered and is now not only an
elite athlete but an inspiration to countless people around the world; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sather's pledge to Dream Big, Act Big positively portrays the spirit
of hope and change that is embodied by Mr. Sather and which is being celebrated throughout
today's Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Run Across America is taking Mr. Sather not only through the
Shreveport-Bossier area of Louisiana but to the Louisiana State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Croix Sather merits a special measure of commendation upon his
outstanding accomplishments as he is welcomed with the utmost admiration and respect to
the state of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Croix Sather upon his Run Across America, does hereby welcome him to
Louisiana, does hereby express to him enduring appreciation for the tremendous joy, pride, ENROLLEDHCR NO. 13
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and honor that he brings to the state with his visit, and does hereby extend to him best wishes
for continued success and happiness in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Croix Sather.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE