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GA HR1956

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Edward Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1956 honors the life and memory of Michael Joseph Manhatton, who passed away on March 10, 2014
  • Mr. Manhatton worked as a reporter and anchor at WTOC in Savannah for 33 years after beginning his television career at KHQA in Quincy in the late 1970s
  • He won an Emmy for best newscast, an individual Emmy for best documentary, and received the Silver Circle Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009
  • He received the St. Barbara Award from the U.S. Military and the Georgia Commendation Medal for his coverage of the 165th Airlift Wing, and hosted the Children's Miracle Network Telethon for many years
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to his family, including his wife Mariella S. Manhatton and stepchildren Gabriella and Caroline

Legislative Description

Manhatton, Michael Joseph; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/18/2014

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