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GA SR1208

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jack Hill

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate honors the memory of Raiford Charlie "R.C." Webb, who passed away at age 90, and expresses regret at his passing
  • Webb was born in Treutlen County on April 2, 1923, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a staff sergeant with Company B of the 594th Engineer Boat Brigade, participating in New Guinea and New Britain amphibious landings and earning multiple medals including the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars
  • After his honorable discharge in 1945, Webb moved to Statesboro in 1946 and operated the Nic Nac Grille and Restaurant for 46 years, which became the largest restaurant in Statesboro and a favorite establishment in Bulloch County
  • Webb received numerous honors including a Georgia Veteran's Honorary Diploma (2002), the Georgia Recreation and Parks Society Lay Leader Award (1968), and the Statesboro Quarterback Club Honorary Lifetime Membership Award (1997)
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to Webb's family

Legislative Description

Webb, Raiford Charlie "R. C."; honoring

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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