HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 08/06/2012Recognizing American Taekwondo Association World Champion Cameron Comrie
WHEREAS,Milton 14-year-old Cameron Comrie began her martial arts career in March, 2005 at
Karate Atlanta,an American Taekwondo Association School ofthe Year in 2012,and
studied hard for seven years to learn Songahm Taekwondo, and;
WHEREAS,in that time, Comrie has risen to the rank ofthird-degree black belt, and;
WHEREAS,Comrie routinely competes in national, state and local tournaments in order to gain
ranking among other practitioners of Taekwondo - a dedication that saw her take 4th
place in traditional forms in the American Taekwondo Association (ATA).World
Championships last year,and;
WHEREAS,in 2011 and 2012,Comrie gained state titles in forms, sparring and weapons, and went
into the World Championships ranked top ten in the world in the categories, and;
WHEREAS,due to her tournament wins, Comrie came into the World Championships ranked first in
the world among traditional forms for 12-to 14-year-olds with 2nd and 3rd degree black
belts - one ofthe most competitive divisions,and;
WHEREAS,Comrie took the World Championship title after a flawless routine that showcased her
mastery ofthe Songahm 82-move form, and;
WHEREAS,through her hard work, Comrie has shown tremendous focus,discipline and confidence in
herabilities,and;
WHEREAS,Comrie is a champion not only in the gym, but in the classroom, in the community and in
life and we are proud she is from Milton, Georgia.
NOW,THEREFORE,we, the Mayor and City Council ofthe City ofMilton, hereby dedicate Monday,
August 6,2012 as AMERICAN TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPION CAMERON
COMRIE DAY in the City ofMilton, Georgia.
Given underour hand and seal ofthe City ofMilton,Georgia on this 6th Day ofAugust,2012.
Joe Lockw
Mayor