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GA SR1132

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Freddie Sims

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lawrence J. Hanks, Sr., who passed away on November 10, 2011, and expressing condolences to his family
  • Dr. Hanks was born on April 17, 1954, in Fort Gaines, Georgia, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College in 1976, and earned both a Master of Arts (1978) and Doctor of Philosophy (1984) in government from Harvard University
  • Served as Dean for the Office of African American Affairs and Associate Professor (1993–1998), and later as Professor of Political Science at Indiana University, with research focused on black political empowerment, race and politics, and African American political thought
  • Introduced by Senator Sims of the 12th District, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy to Dr. Hanks' surviving family, including his wife Diane G. Hanks and three children

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/12/2012

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