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GA HR1906
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/24/2016
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Smyre
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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
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