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GA SR1087

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jack Hill

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate Resolution 1087, introduced by Senator Hill of the 4th District, honors the memory of Deacon William "Bubba" Henry Hunter, Sr., and expresses regret at his passing
  • Born December 19, 1923, Hunter was a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church for 80 years, serving on the Deacon board and as chairman for 35 years
  • Graduated as Salutatorian from Effingham County Public Schools in 1940 and married Dorothy Mae Hunter on May 27, 1942, with whom he had eight children over their 70-year marriage
  • Worked as a farmer, employee of Union Camp (International Paper), school bus driver for Effingham County Board of Education, and operator of a family-owned store; recognized in 2004 for his historical sketch of the Pilgrim Baptist Normal Institute for Colored
  • Named Humanitarian of the Year in January 2010 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; was also a lifetime NAACP member and received a 2007 honor from the Fraternal Order of Police

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/3/2014

Full Bill Text

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