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GA SR841
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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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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