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GA SR1050
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Thompson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Billy L. Townsend for his career as chief historian for the State Parks and Historic Sites Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Townsend began Georgia state government service in January 1970 as a staff historian for the Georgia Historical Commission, researching and writing exhibit plans for 27 state historic sites and managing the State Historic Marker Program
- Promoted to chief historian in 1974, he wrote speeches for state officials including Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller, Lieutenant Governor Pierre Howard, Representative Larry Walker, and Justice Robert Benham
- Served on several task forces, including the technical task force for the extension of the Cherokee Trail of Tears under the National Historic Trails Act
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Billy L. Townsend
Legislative Description
Townsend, Billy L.; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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