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GA HR2112

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rick Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the Honor Guard of Shanklin-Attaway Post Five American Legion, organized in the mid-1950s, for their dedicated public service to veterans and their families
  • The Honor Guard, led by U.S. Army veteran Alvin Hardin, is composed of approximately 25 members including chaplain, color guard, firing squad, casket detail, and bugler
  • The Honor Guard stepped in to perform military funeral rites for veterans after active duty military ceased sending Honor Guards, conducting 116 rites in the last fiscal year and more than 80 in the current year
  • Members assist with annual Veterans Day ceremonies at Myrtle Hill Cemetery at the tomb of America's known soldier, Charles Graves, and participate in Memorial Day services throughout the area
  • The Honor Guard also provides educational presentations on the U.S. flag to schools, churches, scouts, and Special Olympics events

Legislative Description

Honor Guard of Shanklin-Attaway Post Five American Legion; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/29/2012

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