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GA SR1448
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Chapman
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AI Summary
- Jack R. Mays, born October 5, 1926, in Waycross, Georgia, is recognized by the Georgia Senate for his lifetime of achievements and service to the state
- Enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 at age 17, served on the USS Trenton and USS Choctaw, and returned home in 1946 after World War II
- Held a wide range of professional roles including parts manager, insurance agency co-owner, auditor for the Georgia Department of Revenue, newspaper publisher of The Charlton County Times, and nursing home developer in Georgia and Alabama
- Served in multiple public offices including Folkston City Council member, Mayor of Folkston, Charlton County Commissioner, and executive director of the Charlton County Development Authority, where he helped develop the Okefenokee National Refuge
- Opened Folkston's first radio station, WOKF, in 1989 and was honored by the Boy Scouts of America's Okefenokee Area Council for his history of community service
Legislative Description
Mays, Mr. Jack R.; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
4/14/2010
Full Bill Text
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