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GA SR960

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Wilkinson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate Resolution 960, sponsored by Senator Wilkinson of the 50th District, honors the life and memory of Roy Edward Gaines, who passed away on May 17, 2020
  • Born on April 14, 1926, in Hartwell, Georgia, Gaines served in the United States Navy as part of the FM Division aboard the USS New York
  • Served on the Toccoa City Commission for 9 years and as mayor in 1971, 1974, and 1977, leading the delegation that earned Toccoa the title of All American City in 1976
  • Received multiple honors including the W. Herschel Lovett Foundation State Award for Meritorious Public Service, the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award, and the Toccoa/Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Life Time Achievement Award
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the family of Roy Edward Gaines

Legislative Description

Gaines, Roy Edward; condolences

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

6/16/2020

Full Bill Text

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