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GA HR1440

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carlton Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1440 honors the life and memory of Mr. Carl Lawson, who passed away on August 8, 2013, at the age of 95
  • Mr. Lawson was born on December 3, 1917, in Gainesville, Georgia, and served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Pacific, Japan, and Korea, rising to the rank of Captain
  • He held numerous community leadership roles, including president and chairman of the Northeast Georgia hospital board, president of the Georgia Association of Independent Insurance Agents, and Hall County manager of Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaign
  • He received notable honors including Young Man of the Year from the Jaycees and the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Mr. Lawson's family, including his wife of 61 years, Virginia Ryals Lawson, their three children, and two grandsons

Legislative Description

Lawson, Mr. Carl; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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