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GA SR1216

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate resolution recognizing and commending Elana Meyers, a Douglasville, Georgia, resident who won a bronze medal in women's bobsledding at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver
  • Meyers, born October 10, 1984, is the daughter of former Atlanta Falcons player Edward Meyers, graduated from Lithia Springs High School in 2002, and earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from George Washington University
  • Prior to bobsledding, Meyers was a standout softball player at George Washington University, earning ECAC Division I All-Star honors and leading her team to its first Atlantic 10 Tournament appearance with a game-winning grand slam
  • Meyers began bobsledding in 2007, made the national team in her rookie season, and won multiple medals including a World Cup bronze (2008), a World Cup gold in Whistler, Canada, and a silver at the 2009 FIBT World Championships
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to Elana Meyers

Legislative Description

Meyers, Elana; American Olympian; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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