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GA SR841

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Lester Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Dr. Lester B. Johnson, Jr., a Savannah native who passed away on November 29, 2017
  • Dr. Johnson was the first African American youth to attain the rank of Eagle Scout in Savannah's history
  • His 43-year teaching career included 20 years at Alfred E. Beach High School (named Teacher of the Year in 1961) and a tenure at Savannah State University, where he received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1991 before retiring as professor and chairman emeritus of engineering technology
  • He held degrees from Hampton University (B.S., architectural engineering, 1949), South Carolina State University (M.S., industrial education, 1966), and the University of Missouri-Columbia (doctorate, vocational education, 1973)
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Johnson's family

Legislative Description

Johnson, Jr., Dr. Lester B.; condolences

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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