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House Resolution 233 By: Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Jones of the 91st, Kirby of the 114th, Rutledge of the 109th, Dickerson of the 113th, and others

A RESOLUTION

1 Recognizing and commending Grady Jarrett; and for other purposes.

2 WHEREAS, Grady Jarrett's promising football career began in high school when he was a 3 starter for the Rockdale County High School football team and earned distinction and 4 recognition for his superb offensive and defensive talents; and

5 WHEREAS, his talent for football continued into college when he played for Clemson 6 University all four years of his academic career and was named first team All-ACC; and

7 WHEREAS, Grady was drafted in the 5th round by the Falcons in the 2015 NFL 8 Draft and brought special recognition to his team during LI when he sacked Tom 9 Brady of the three times, which tied a record for the most sacks in a 10 single Super Bowl game; and

11 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has earned his well-deserved reputation for athletic 12 achievement by performing with initiative and precision over months of training and 13 competition; and

14 WHEREAS, his work ethic and competitive fire have earned him the respect and admiration 15 of his teammates and peers and have given inspiration to many, and it is abundantly fitting 16 and proper that this outstanding athlete be appropriately recognized.

17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 18 the members of this body recognize and commend Grady Jarrett for his outstanding season 19 and wish him continued success.

20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized 21 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Grady 22 Jarrett.

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