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GA SR1443

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Hardie Davis

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

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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