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GA SR1443
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Hardie Davis
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate Resolution recognizing and commending Mr. Joe Beasley for his leadership and commitment to the welfare of Georgia citizens
- Served 21 years in the United States Air Force and holds roles as director of human services at Atlanta's Antioch Baptist Church North and southeast regional director of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
- Founded two nonprofit organizations: the Joe Beasley Foundation and African Ascension, which links individuals of African descent with Africans on the continent to create opportunities and promote change
- The Joe Beasley Foundation has conducted extensive philanthropic work in Haiti, coordinating delivery of more than $1 million in medical supplies, monitoring the 1995 election, and sponsoring an orphanage, church, hospital, and other developments in Port-au-Prince
- Following the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti, the Foundation pledged to rebuild the Port-au-Prince orphanage using affordable, earthquake-proof construction methods intended as a model for the entire city
Legislative Description
Beasley, Mr. Joe; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
4/13/2010
Full Bill Text
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