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GA SR1296

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joshua McKoon

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

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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