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GA HR2263

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Len Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Kirubel Erassa, a student at Grayson High School, for his achievements as a state cross-country champion and nationally recognized distance runner
  • Kirubel is a native of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, who came to America in 2005 and began running as a high school freshman at the encouragement of Coach Jason Abner and fellow Ethiopian runner Girma Mecheso
  • Won state championship titles in the 1600 (4:14.98), 3200 (9:13.86), and cross-country, training up to 120 miles per week
  • Earned the 2010 Nike National Indoor 5K Championship, was runner-up in the 2010 Nike National Indoor One Mile, and runner-up in the 2009 Foot Locker South
  • Received an athletic scholarship to attend Oklahoma State University upon graduation; the resolution directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy to Kirubel Erassa

Legislative Description

Erassa, Kirubel; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/29/2010

Full Bill Text

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