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GA HR1792
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/24/2010
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Dooley
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AI Summary
- Honors the life and memory of Mr. James A. "Jimmy" Colquitt, born December 3, 1918, in Thomaston, Georgia, who passed away on February 15, 2010, and had been a resident of Marietta, Georgia, since 1947
- Served in the United States Army as a second lieutenant and paratrooper in the Airborne Troops, participated in five major campaigns, received one French and five U.S. military decorations, and was in charge of entertainment at the 1945 Potsdam Conference as an aide to President Harry S. Truman
- Founded and led the Cobb County Bulldog Club, volunteered for 50 years as an assistant to University of Georgia coaches, and was a long-time supporter of Woodward Academy, which named the Colquitt Rifle Team, Colquitt Stadium, and Colquitt Student Hall in his honor
- Served as founding member and president of The Atlanta Country Club in east Cobb and was instrumental in bringing the PGA Atlanta Golf Classic to the facility
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to the family of Mr. Colquitt
Legislative Description
Colquitt, Mr. James A. "Jimmy"; condolences
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/24/2010
Full Bill Text
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