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GA SR1134
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Butch Miller
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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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