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GA HR1605

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Greene

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lawrence J. Hanks, Sr., who passed away on November 10, 2011, introduced by Representative Greene of the 149th District
  • Dr. Hanks was born on April 17, 1954, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College in 1976, and earned both a Master of Arts in government (1978) and a Doctor of Philosophy in government (1984) from Harvard University
  • Served as Dean for the Office of African American Affairs and Associate Professor (1993–1998) and later Professor of Political Science at Indiana University, with research focused on black political empowerment, race and politics, and African American political thought
  • Members of the Georgia House of Representatives express their deepest regret at his passing and direct the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to his family

Legislative Description

Hanks, Dr. Lawrence J., Sr.; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/27/2012

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