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GA SR1067
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Burt Jones
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AI Summary
- Honors the life and memory of Mr. Howard Julian Spiller, who passed away on February 15, 2016, and was born on July 30, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio
- Recognizes his service in the United States Army and his extensive career in community and business organizations, including Columbus Parks and Recreation, Columbus Urban League, Small Business Administration, and Metropolitan Life Insurance
- Notes he was one of the first three minorities to own a Wendy's franchise in December 1981 and the first African American Wendy's franchisee in Atlanta, eventually owning and operating six restaurants and expanding to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
- Acknowledges his founding of CREED, Inc., a management consulting firm helping minority business owners, and his civic involvement as a trustee of Ebenezer Baptist Church, board member of the Georgia World Congress Center, officer of the Atlanta chapter of 100 Black Men, and ambassador for the 1996 Olympic Committee
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Mr. Spiller's family
Legislative Description
Spiller, Mr. Howard Julian; condolences
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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