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GA HR1361

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Mabra

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1361 honors the life and memory of Deacon Robert Henderson, who passed away on January 27, 2016
  • Deacon Henderson served in the United States Navy during both World War II and the Korean War
  • He was the first Black man to work at Southern Bell (now AT&T) and installed the first 911 emergency response systems in Augusta, Georgia
  • He served as chairman of the Deacon Board at First New Hope Baptist Church for more than 40 years and was married to Bertha Lee Bass for 56 years, personally caring for her for 11 years after she suffered a stroke
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to the Henderson family

Legislative Description

Henderson, Deacon Robert; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/11/2016

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