UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF 03/24/14 14 REG. SESS. 14 RS BR 2119
A RESOLUTION honoring Ashton Lee Hughes.
WHEREAS, Ashton Hughes is an energetic, strong 10-year-old 4th-grade student at South Edmonson Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, when he was seven years old, Ashton was taken to the emergency room for flu-like symptoms. His symptoms would worsen, and over the next three years his doctors would remain perplexed about what was happening to him; and
WHEREAS, some days he was strong and active, while others he would sleep for hours on end. He had to sleep on the bottom bunk beneath his seven-year-old sister's bed because he was too weak to climb to the top bunk by himself; and
WHEREAS, Ashton has been diagnosed with ten diseases, has suffered through four drug allergies, is on 13 daily medications, and has multiple monthly doctors' appointments. He and his family have persevered and fought to live the normal, happy life that most take for granted. Diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, he currently has nine doctors from Bowling Green to Louisville; and
WHEREAS, this honorable body commends Ashton Hughes today for his courage and uncommon bravery against this disease, acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of his team of doctors and nurses who help him with the many treatments he must receive, and honors his family for their diligence and sacrifice as they too suffer with the pain and strife of this debilitating illness alongside their courageous little boy;
NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:
âSection 1. The House of Representatives hereby honors Ashton Lee Hughes for his bravery and strength after being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, and grants him best wishes as he bravely fights this disease with resiliency, determination, and pride.
âSection 2. When the House of Representatives adjourns this day, it does so in honor of Ashton Lee Hughes.
âSection 3. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Representative Michael Meredith for delivery.
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