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GA HR1993

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Beasley-Teague

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1993 honors the life and memory of George "Duke" Beasley, who passed away on April 6, 2013, and was born on January 19, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Served in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Medal for Valor
  • Earned a bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University, a master's degree from Indiana University, and an honorary doctorate from Wilberforce University in 1973
  • Served as deputy district director of the EEOC Southeast region from 1966–1985, managing over 250 federal employees, and became the first administrator to head the Georgia Office of Fair Employment Practices (1978–1979) at the request of Governor George Busbee
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to his family

Legislative Description

Beasley, George "Duke"; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/18/2014

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