Lee Haney honrado por el estado de Georgia

El legendario ocho veces Mr. Olympia Lee Haney  fue honrado por el Senado del Estado de Georgia por su extensa labor y los logros en la industria de la salud y el fitness. Con una resolución aprobada el cuatro de marzo y que fue promovida por los senadores  Jones, James, Ramsey, Seay, Jackson y otros. 

Lee Haney es reconocido por sus trayectoria y sus victorias dentro del culturismo profesional, así como por su labor de entrenador de campeones y en la labor de fundador y director  de la IAFS , International Association of Fitness Science, que ofrece recursos de ejercicio y nutrición para la mejora de la salud de las familias y de la comunidadad.

11 LC 94 4343
Senate Resolution 324
By: Senators Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Seay of the 34th, Jackson of the 2nd and others

Recognizing Mr. Lee Haney and commending the International Association of Fitness Science; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Lee Haney is widely recognized and celebrated as an eight-time Mr. Olympia, a Guinness Book World Record holder, and bodybuilding expert; and

WHEREAS, a trainer of champions, Mr. Haney has trained and worked with such athletes as Evander Holyfield, Shawn Bradley, Gary Sheffield, and Shannon Sharpe; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Haney is founder of the International Association of Fitness Science (IAFS) which serves as an exercise and nutritional model that can be used to impact the health and fitness of people and communities everywhere; and

WHEREAS, the IAFS is recognized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding, the World Academy of Anti-Age Medicine, the International Chiropractors Association, the National Physique Committee, and Judson University; and

WHEREAS, the first personal training organization created by an African American and Mr. Olympia, the IAFS offers certifications in functional training, minister of fitness, and ultimate bodybuilding; and

WHEREAS, a notable author, Mr. Haney has published two exercise books, Total Lee Awesome and Ultimate Bodybuilding, and an autobiography, Beyond the Pump: A Personal Testimony; and

WHEREAS, his impressive list of awards includes recognition from the United States Sports Academy, the International Federation of Bodybuilding, Bellsouth, and Coca-Cola; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Haney has a top rated television show that airs on the Trinity Broadcast Network called TotaLee Fit; and

WHEREAS, a philanthropist and generous man, Mr. Haney and his wife, Shirley, established Haney’s Harvest House, a nonprofit organization that provides year round mentoring for young men and promotes creating character, respect for society, and love for one’s self; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. Lee Haney on his impressive career and altruistic service to others and recognize his successful International Association of Fitness Science.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Lee Haney.