Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION



NO.



WHEREAS, Roderick Hood, former star football player for Carver High School and

Auburn University, has recently signed a free-agent contract with the

Philadelphia Eagles;



WHEREAS, as a senior cornerback at Auburn, Roderick had 25 tackles, nine pass

deflections, two interceptions and averaged almost 20 yards on kickoff returns

and 12 yards on punt returns;



WHEREAS, Roderick fondly refers to Columbus as "C-town" and we wish to convey

the support of his hometown as he embarks on his new career;



WHEREAS, Roderick's achievements at Carver High School, Auburn University and

his agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles are worthy of special recognition by

this Council.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:



We hereby commend and congratulate Roderick Hood upon his agreement with the

Philadelphia Eagles and his outstanding play at both Carver High School and

Auburn University. We wish him every success as he embarks upon his

professional career in Philadelphia. Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded

to Roderick Hood.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the

1st day of July, 2003, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of

______ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting ___________________.

Councilor Anthony voting__________________.

Councilor Davis voting____________________.

Councilor Henderson voting________________.

Councilor Hunter voting___________________.

Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.

Councilor Rodgers voting__________________.

Councilor Suber voting____________________.

Councilor Pugh voting_____________________.

Councilor Woodson voting__________________.













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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR