This document contains two resolutions commending Robbie Parks of Macon State College for being selected as the 2006 University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar. The resolutions recognize Robbie Parks' excellence in academic achievement and personal development. They also acknowledge the role of Georgia's higher education system in providing quality education and fostering each person's potential. Both resolutions authorize transmitting copies to honor Robbie Parks' accomplishment.

1. 06 LC 97 0364
S. R. 1017
- 1 -
Senate Resolution 1017
By: Senators Harp of the 29th and Brown of the 26th
A RESOLUTION
Commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Robbie Parks of Macon1
State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2006; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Georgia´s educational system is dedicated to the goal of providing a quality3
education to all and fostering the realization of each person´s fullest potential; and4
WHEREAS, the 35 institutions of the University System of Georgia are valuable resources5
for the people of this state, enhancing the intellectual, economic, social, civic, and cultural6
well-being of the communities in which they are located and the entire state; and7
WHEREAS, Academic Recognition Day was begun in 1987 as a celebration of individual8
academic achievement and recognition of those students who exemplify that which is best9
about the University System of Georgia and its institutions: inspired and dedicated teaching10
and excellence in learning; and11
WHEREAS, Robbie Parks, a scholar from Macon State College, represents excellence in12
academic achievement and personal development.13
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that University System of14
Georgia Outstanding Scholar Robbie Parks is commended for superb achievements in15
education and selection as a representative of Macon State College on the occasion of16
Academic Recognition Day for 2006.17
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed18
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Honorable Erroll B. Davis, Jr., Chancellor,19
University System of Georgia; J. Timothy Shelnut, Chairman, Board of Regents of the20
University System of Georgia; and Robbie Parks.21

2. 06 LC 97 0422
H. R. 1739
- 1 -
House Resolution 1739
By: Representative Hembree of the 67th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Robbie Parks as a University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar on1
Academic Recognition Day; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Robbie Parks is the Macon State College Outstanding Scholar for 2006, having3
been selected as the student best representing excellence in academic achievement and4
personal development; and5
WHEREAS, the annual Academic Recognition Day began in 1987 as a celebration of6
individual academic achievement and recognition of those students who exemplify that7
which is best about the University System of Georgia and its institutions, the commitment8
to excellence in scholarship, and a lifelong quest for knowledge and understanding; and9
WHEREAS, the 35 institutions of the University System of Georgia are valuable resources10
for the people of this state, enhancing the intellectual, economic, social, civic, and cultural11
well-being of the communities in which they are located and the entire state; and12
WHEREAS, Georgia´s higher education system is dedicated to the goal of providing quality13
education to all and fostering the realization of each person´s fullest potential, and it is most14
appropriate to honor the Outstanding Scholar at each institution.15
NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDBYTHEHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVESthat16
the members of this body recognize and commend Robbie Parks as the Macon State College17
Outstanding Scholar for 2006 and convey their congratulations and best wishes.18
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized19
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Robbie Parks.20