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GA HR1724

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Hinton Amerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Brian Duffy for his contributions to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), beginning at age 12 when he raised $2,000 in donations
  • At age 13, Duffy started the ALS Run for Life 5K race, which has raised over $86,000 for the Emory ALS Center
  • Duffy has spoken at public events, written essays on ALS, and visited with patients over several years in addition to organizing the race
  • A senior at Lambert High School and member of the swim and cross country teams, Duffy received the 21st Century Leaders "20 Under 20 of Atlanta" Award at age 16
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Brian Duffy

Legislative Description

Duffy, Brian; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/5/2012

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