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GA HR1821

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jon Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1821 honors the memory of Deacon William "Bubba" Henry Hunter, Sr., born December 19, 1923, and expresses regret at his passing
  • Hunter was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church for 80 years, served on the Deacon board starting in 1942, and was chairman for 35 years
  • He graduated as Salutatorian from Effingham County Public Schools in 1940, married Dorothy Mae Hunter on May 27, 1942, and together they had eight children over a 70-year marriage
  • Hunter was a successful farmer and held multiple positions including work at Union Camp (International Paper), Ratchford's Meat Manufacturing, school bus driver for Effingham County, and family store operator
  • He was a lifetime NAACP member and was named 2010 Humanitarian of the Year by the Effingham County Branch of the NAACP for outstanding community service in veteran affairs, education, religion, civic activities, and the fight for justice and equality

Legislative Description

Hunter, Deacon William "Bubba" Henry, Sr.; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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