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GA SR1018

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate recognizes and commends American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, born in Oceanside, California, raised in Douglasville, Georgia, and a graduate of George Washington University, for her many athletic achievements
  • Meyers Taylor has competed in bobsled since 2007, earning multiple medals at Olympic Games and World Championships
  • She was one of the first two women to compete with and against men in an international four-man bobsleigh competition at the North American Cup Race in Park City, Utah
  • Alongside pusher Cherrelle Garrett, she won the first world championship title in women's bobsled history for the United States, becoming the first American bobsled driver in 56 years to win a world title on a non-North American track
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Elana Meyers Taylor

Legislative Description

Taylor, Elana Meyers; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/14/2018

Full Bill Text

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