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GA SR859

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ed Harbison

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Ranger Daniel Boatwright, a Georgia native, and the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company for their dedicated service to the state and nation
  • The 2nd Airborne Ranger Company was an elite, all-black unit of 126 Army Rangers that served in the Korean War from Christmas Day, 1950, until the fall of 1951
  • The resolution highlights that the unit's members fought abroad for liberty while African Americans simultaneously pursued equal rights domestically in the United States
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to Ranger Daniel Boatwright and members of the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company

Legislative Description

Boatwright, Ranger Daniel and the 2nd Airborne Ranger Company; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/21/2018

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