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GA HR2263
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Len Walker
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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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