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GA HR1068
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Carl Gilliard
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1068, sponsored by Representative Gilliard of the 162nd district, recognizes and commends McArthur Jarrett for his leadership and dedication to the welfare of individuals with visual impairments
- Jarrett served as president of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia and chairman of the Chatham County Accessible Transit
- A native of Savannah, Georgia, Jarrett was born blind due to glaucoma, with total blindness in one eye and partial blindness in the other, before completely losing his vision in 2008
- Jarrett has received numerous national and local awards for his civic and social justice advocacy, including the distinguished HUD Award for outstanding leadership
- The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to McArthur Jarrett
Legislative Description
Jarrett, McArthur; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/4/2020
Full Bill Text
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