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GA HR1885

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Keisha Waites

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1885, introduced by Representative Waites of the 60th District, commends Mr. Henry David Dodson, Jr., for his dedicated public service to the State of Georgia.
  • Born on April 6, 1932, in Atlanta, Mr. Dodson became a photography apprentice at age 20 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and later returned to Atlanta to operate his own photography and printing business.
  • Elected as an Alderman of the City of Atlanta in 1969 after a low-budget grassroots campaign, he also served as chairman of the Board of Fire Masters and became the first African American to serve on the Fulton County Commission.
  • Mr. Dodson was actively involved in the creation of the Fulton County Police and Fire Department and has served as a deacon at Ebenezer Baptist Church and a founding member and trustee of the Kingdom of God International Ministry in College Park.
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to Mr. Dodson.

Legislative Description

Dodson, Mr. Henry David, Jr.; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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