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GA SR1134

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Butch Miller

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Jake William "Billy" Martin, who passed away on March 14, 2018, having been born on October 27, 1942, in Gainesville, Georgia
  • Martin was a standout athlete who earned All-State honors in football and basketball at Gainesville High School, played football at Georgia Tech where he earned All-SEC and All-American honors, was drafted by the Chicago Bears, and played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings
  • Inducted into three halls of fame: the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame, and the Northeast Georgia History Center Sports Hall of Fame
  • Active member of First Redeemer Church of Cumming and board member of There's Hope for the Hungry; survived by his wife Barbara, three children, and 12 grandchildren
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Martin family

Legislative Description

Martin, Jake William "Billy"; condolences

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/27/2018

Full Bill Text

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