Columbus, Georgia

WHEREAS, Aquavious Samuels, 2004 graduate of Jordan High School, recently won a

gold medal during the Down Under International Games held from July 4-16 in

Australia;



WHEREAS, he beat 18 other competitors in the long jump competition to capture

the gold medal and become an international champion;



WHEREAS, he enjoyed touring various parts of Australia, including the Steve

Irwin Zoo and the site of the 2000 Olympics track and field events;



WHEREAS, his hard work has also earned a scholarship to Augusta's Paine

College;



WHEREAS, his accomplishments in state and international competition are worthy

of special recognition by this Council.



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



We hereby commend and congratulate Aquavious Samuels upon his gold medal

victory in the long jump competition in the Down Under International Games held

from July 4-16 in Australia. Columbus is truly proud of his accomplishments

and we wish him every success in the future. Let a copy of this resolution be

forwarded to Aquavious Samuels.



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

10th day of August, 2004, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote

of ten members of Council.









Councilor Allen voting YES.

Councilor Anthony voting YES.

Councilor Davis voting YES.

Councilor Henderson voting YES.

Councilor Hunter voting YES.

Councilor McDaniel voting YES.

Councilor Rodgers voting YES.

Councilor Suber voting YES.

Councilor Pugh voting YES.

Councilor Woodson voting YES.





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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR