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GA HR2298
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mark Burkalter
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AI Summary
- Honors the lives and memories of Mr. Francis Colclough Smith (born August 23, 1916) and Mrs. Marjorie Robie Smith (born May 7, 1924) of Georgia
- Mr. Smith served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army's 143rd Infantry, 5th Army during World War II, fighting in the Battle of Anzio during the march to Rome
- Mr. Smith was awarded the Legion of Merit for inventing a device that could be added to standard mine detectors to detect trip wires, saving countless soldiers' lives
- Mrs. Smith dedicated 27 years to teaching Georgia history and civics at Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Georgia, while also sponsoring the cheerleading squad and 4-H program and mentoring new teachers
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Smith family
Legislative Description
Smith, Mrs. Francis Colclough and Mrs. Marjorie Robie Smith; condolences
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/29/2010
Full Bill Text
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