Tuesday, the Monroe City Council in Monroe, Louisiana, honored an exceptional young resident during its meeting.
On recommendation of Minister Verbon Muhammad of District 5, Mayor Friday Ellis issued a proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 27, 2024 as “Taurian Collins Jr. Day in Monroe, La.” in recognition of the remarkable achievements of 6-year-old Taurian Collins Jr.
Taurian, who has just begun second grade, has already distinguished himself with his extraordinary intellectual abilities. He has earned a place in the prestigious Mensa Society, demonstrating cognitive skills well beyond his years.
The proclamation highlighted Taurian’s inspiring journey, noting that he overcame early challenges, including the need for adenoid removal surgery at age 2, which affected his verbal abilities. Since then, he has made significant progress in his communication skills through dedicated speech therapy.
Mayor Ellis emphasized Taurian’s exceptional memory and talent for creative problem-solving, which have impressed both his teachers and peers. The young student is described as friendly and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with others.
Despite his young age, Taurian has already set his sights on ambitious future goals. He dreams of becoming an engineer or an astronaut for NASA, showing a keen interest in space travel and how it could impact humanity.
The proclamation also noted Taurian’s love for reading books beyond his grade level, with particular interests in Science, History, and Mathematics. When not engaged in academic pursuits, he enjoys playing soccer and video games and spending time with his family.
Tuarian is the son of Taurian “T’Lay” Collins Sr. and his wife Jessica Collins.
