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GA SR1132
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Freddie Sims
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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
Full Bill Text
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