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GA HR1918
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Craig Gordon
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AI Summary
- Lieutenant General Walter E. Gaskin is recognized and commended by the Georgia House of Representatives for his distinguished military career in the United States Marine Corps, which began in 1974
- Gaskin was promoted to lieutenant general on March 22, 2010, making him only the fourth African American in Marine Corps history to achieve the three-star rank
- Key assignments include Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Vice Director of Joint Staff, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Commanding General of Multinational Force-West
- Gaskin graduated from Savannah State University's NROTC Scholarship Program, earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma, and completed the senior executive seminar at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government
- His military decorations include a Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with one star, Bronze Star with valor device, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Legislative Description
Gaskin, Lieutenant General Walter E.; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/1/2010
Full Bill Text
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