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GA HR1568

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Simone Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Dr. John C. Taylor, age 90, for his athletic achievements and invites him to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives at a date designated by the Speaker
  • Dr. Taylor began his athletic career at age 60 with a 10K race and became the first 90-year-old triathlete in USA Triathlon competition history, completing the Tri the Parks Triathlon in Carrollton, Georgia
  • Won the gold medal in triathlon at the 2005 Senior Olympics in Pittsburgh and silver medals in five bicycle race distances (5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 kilometers), and was nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Pastored churches for 45 years, taught college-level journalism for 18 years, led wellness lifestyle seminars for seniors for 12 years, and earned his doctorate in health education from Southern Illinois University at age 75
  • Sponsored by Representatives Parent (81st), Oliver (83rd), Benfield (85th), Stephenson (92nd), Kaiser (59th), and others; directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Dr. Taylor

Legislative Description

Taylor, Dr. John C.; commend and invite to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/21/2012

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