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GA SR1404
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gail Buckner
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Morriscene Watts and Eugene Edgar Thomas on their 60th wedding anniversary, originally married on April 9, 1950, with a vow renewal ceremony on April 9, 2010, at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church
- Eugene Edgar Thomas served as a lieutenant with the 24th Infantry in the United States Army during the Korean War
- Both were longtime educators in the Atlanta Public School System, with Mr. Thomas serving 31 years and Mrs. Thomas serving 26 years; Mr. Thomas was named Teacher of the Year in 1962 and 1963 and rose to principal
- Mr. Thomas served as the first director of the Boys and Girls Club on Bankhead Highway, where he led for 26 years before retiring
- The couple has five daughters, eight grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, and are active members of the Tuskegee Alumni Association, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, the Atlanta Metro Lion's Club, and the Joymen Social Club
Legislative Description
Thomas, Morriscene Watts and Eugene Edgar; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
4/12/2010
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