HJR 97

HJR97 190280-1 By Representative Mooney RFD: Rules First Read: 23-JAN-18 190280-1:n:01/23/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-377 RECOGNIZING THE EIGHTH POLAR PLUNGE ON BEING A GREAT SUCCESS. WHEREAS, it is a tremendous privilege to recognize the eighth Polar Plunge at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, Alabama, on January 13, 2018, on being a great success; and WHEREAS, notably, more than 100 people participated in the highly anticipated fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Alabama by jumping into 45-degree water; and WHEREAS, a costume contest was held before the plunge and vendors for the event included Publix Super Market, Starbucks, and The Connection Church; and WHEREAS, Alabama law enforcement hosts many fundraisers that make programs such as Special Olympics of Alabama possible, and the law enforcement community poured magnanimous efforts into the Polar Plunge; and WHEREAS, a worthy cause such as the Polar Plunge benefitting the Special Olympics of Alabama, which provides children and adults with intellectual abilities the opportunity to partake in year-round athletic training and competition, is truly deserving of special commendation and praise; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the eighth Polar Plunge is hereby recognized on being a great success, and this resolution is offered to its organizers, sponsors, and participants in deepest admiration and appreciation for their immeasurable service, as well as with sincere best wishes for continued good fortune in all future endeavors.