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GA SR1296
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joshua McKoon
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Julianna Russell, introduced by Senator McKoon of the 29th District, for her contributions on behalf of others despite being born with spina bifida
- Julianna has difficulty walking, sometimes relies on a wheelchair, and adapted to driving by installing hand controls in her car after discovering she lacked sufficient feeling in her legs to operate pedals
- She created "I Don't Need Easy," a website providing young people with disabilities access to helpful information and a forum to share their experiences growing up with a disability
- Julianna assisted in organizing collections at Shaw High School for the Ronald McDonald House and plans to attend Columbus State University and later Emory University to become an occupational therapist
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Julianna Russell
Legislative Description
Russell, Julianna; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/29/2012
Full Bill Text
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