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GA SR1058

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate Resolution 1058, sponsored by Senators James (35th) and Dugan (30th), recognizes and commends Elana Meyers for winning the silver medal in the women's two-man bobsled competition with teammate Lauryn Williams at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia on February 19, 2014
  • Meyers joined the National Women's bobsled team in 2007, won a bronze medal at the 2008 World Cup, a silver medal at the 2009 World Championships, and a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
  • Meyers originally pursued softball but transitioned to bobsledding after softball was dropped from the Olympic roster, eventually becoming the top driver on the U.S. women's bobsled team
  • Meyers holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's degree in sports management from George Washington University, and was pursuing an MBA from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management at the time of the resolution
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Elana Meyers

Legislative Description

Meyers, Elana; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/26/2014

Full Bill Text

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