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GA HR1956
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Abrams
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution commending Mr. W. Wyche Fowler, Jr., for decades of public service to the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and the United States
- Fowler, born October 6, 1940, in Atlanta, served on the Atlanta Board of Aldermen (1970–1973), as president of the Atlanta City Council (1974–1977), and as a U.S. Representative elected to the 95th Congress on April 5, 1977, serving five terms
- Elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 1986, serving from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 1993
- Served as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1996 to 2001 and as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Middle East Institute
- Recognized as a tireless advocate for justice, civil and human rights, and international democracy; the Clerk of the House is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Mr. Fowler
Legislative Description
Fowler, Mr. W. Wyche, Jr.; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/21/2012
Full Bill Text
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