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GA HR1603

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Demetrius Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Marquis Deon Grissom for his 17-year professional baseball career and invites him to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives at a date set by the Speaker
  • Grissom, born in Atlanta, was selected by the Montreal Expos in 1988, later traded to the Atlanta Braves where he caught the final out to win the World Series in his first season
  • Won the 2003 Willie Mac Award with the San Francisco Giants for spirit and leadership, and retired in March 2006
  • Hired as the Washington Nationals first base coach in October 2008 for the 2009 season; resides in College Park, Georgia
  • Recognized for community contributions including sponsoring six Little League teams and assisting in funding a home school that provides food and shelter for children without parents

Legislative Description

Grissom, Marquis Deon; commend and invite to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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