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GA HR1906

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Smyre

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1906 honors the life and memory of Dr. Ralph David Abernathy III, who passed away on March 17, 2016
  • Dr. Abernathy was born on March 19, 1959, to civil rights leaders Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. and Juanita Jones Abernathy, and was arrested at age nine on June 14, 1968, while fighting for civil rights
  • He participated in historic civil rights events as a child, including the Selma to Montgomery March and the March on Washington
  • He served approximately 10 years as an elected official in the Georgia General Assembly, successfully passing legislation each year of his tenure, and was also an entrepreneur and minister
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide copies of the resolution to Dr. Abernathy's surviving family

Legislative Description

Abernathy, Dr. Ralph David, III; condolences

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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