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GA HR2152

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Howard Maxwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends First Sergeant Earl Duncan, a native of Jasper, Georgia, for his military service in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he served with the 2nd Army Division, 9th Infantry Regiment as a litter bearer and aid man
  • Duncan was honorably discharged as a master sergeant, receiving two ribbons for Korean War service, a good conduct ribbon, and a commendation ribbon with medal pendant, then completed a four-year reserve tour with the Third Army, 158th General Hospital, where he was promoted to first sergeant
  • Received a Certificate of Recognition from Georgia Governor Marvin Griffin for being the Outstanding Army Reservist in the greater Atlanta area
  • Served as Paulding County Commissioner for Post 1 for four years and as chairman of the Paulding County Commission from 1985 to 1988, during which he established the county's first full-time emergency response system, purchased Earl Duncan Park, created the elderly transit system, expanded the library, and introduced the first county government computers
  • Worked as a pharmacist for 66 years, including 24 years at C&C Pharmacy; introduced by Representative Maxwell of the 17th District

Legislative Description

Duncan, First Sergeant Earl; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/21/2010

Full Bill Text

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