| 1 | House Resolution |
| 2 | A resolution congratulating Myron Rolle for his |
| 3 | outstanding achievements and selection as a Rhodes |
| 4 | Scholar. |
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| 6 | WHEREAS, Florida State University student-athlete Myron |
| 7 | Rolle has been named one of 32 Rhodes Scholars for 2009, chosen |
| 8 | from more than 1,000 nominees across the United States, with the |
| 9 | opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in Oxford, |
| 10 | England, and |
| 11 | WHEREAS, one of the most high-profile student-athletes to |
| 12 | receive the honor, Myron Rolle, a star defensive back and Honors |
| 13 | student at Florida State University, earned a bachelor's degree |
| 14 | in Exercise Science in two and one-half years and is currently |
| 15 | pursuing a master's degree in Public Administration, and |
| 16 | WHEREAS, being selected to receive a Rhodes Scholarship is |
| 17 | a crowning achievement for Myron Rolle, who aspires to both |
| 18 | medical school and the National Football League, and |
| 19 | WHEREAS, Myron Rolle has received numerous academic, |
| 20 | athletic, and leadership awards, including the Arthur Ashe |
| 21 | Foundation All-American Academic Team Award, the Athletic Coast |
| 22 | Conference Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, and the |
| 23 | Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award, and has |
| 24 | demonstrated his commitment to political, social, cultural, and |
| 25 | scholastic achievement through his membership in Kappa Alpha |
| 26 | Psi, and |
| 27 | WHEREAS, with his belief in the importance of giving back |
| 28 | to the community, Myron Rolle has tutored at-risk 8th graders, |
| 29 | developed a 5th-grade curriculum that addresses student diabetes |
| 30 | and obesity, and devoted considerable time to Florida State |
| 31 | University's Student Athlete Advisory Council where he imparts |
| 32 | his knowledge, experience, and advice to other student-athletes, |
| 33 | and |
| 34 | WHEREAS, Myron Rolle is a determined and focused leader who |
| 35 | exemplifies the excellent student, superior athlete, and |
| 36 | compassionate humanitarian, NOW, THEREFORE, |
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| 38 | Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of |
| 39 | Florida: |
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| 41 | That Myron Rolle is congratulated for his outstanding |
| 42 | achievements and selection as a Rhodes Scholar and extended best |
| 43 | wishes for his continued success. |
| 44 | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be |
| 45 | presented to Myron Rolle as a tangible token of the sentiments |
| 46 | expressed herein. |