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GA SR1016
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Gloria Butler
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Andre Moses White, born October 7, 1944, in Winter Park, Florida, who passed away on June 9, 2020
- Earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and was drafted by the Denver Broncos as a tight end, later playing for the San Diego Chargers and becoming one of the first African Americans to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals
- Served as president of the Auburn Avenue Merchants Association, where he re-established the Auburn Avenue Festival (a precursor to Music Midtown), and served as a board member of Wayfield Foods, playing the role of Wayfield's Santa Claus for nearly 30 years in inner-city communities
- Survived by his wife, Joyce, four children, and four grandchildren; was an active member of First Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lithonia, Georgia
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the family of Andre Moses White
Legislative Description
White, Andre Moses; condolences
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
6/23/2020
Full Bill Text
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