Christian Cooper Day

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, Christian McLeod Cooper was born on April 24, 1991 in Birmingham, Alabama to Dr. Kay and Earl Cooper; and

WHEREAS, Christian is the loving brother of his sister Erin; and

WHEREAS, Christian grew up in Hoover and is a graduate of Hoover High School where he was a member of the first Hoover High School Lacrosse Team and part of the first state championship winning team; and

WHEREAS, Christian was also an Eagle Scout as a member of Troop 23 and a member of the Hoover Choir and Show Choir; and

WHEREAS, Christian attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity; and

WHEREAS, Christian enjoys music, backpacking, camping, water sports, hunting and travel and has an adventurous soul; and

WHEREAS, on February 27, 2016, Christian’s car caught fire in a horrific single car accident that left him with severe 3^rd degree burns over 75% of his body; and

WHEREAS, Christian was admitted to the Joseph M Still Burn Unit at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia where he is receiving exceptional treatment; and

WHEREAS, on March 28, Christian will undergo Cultured Epithelial Autograft surgery to replace the damaged skin; and

WHEREAS, Christian is loved and cherished by his family and extensive network of friends and loved ones:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim March 28, 2016, as

Christian Cooper Day

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1^st day of March 2016.

Robert Bentley
Governor