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GA SR740
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Dean Burke
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Roger Spooner, born November 18, 1922, in Iron City, Georgia, who passed away on February 24, 2022
- Spooner served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown, participating in the Battle of the Coral Sea (May 1942) and the Battle of Midway, and completed nine submarine war patrols out of Perth, Australia, before being discharged as Motor Machinist Mate Second Class
- In 2017, Spooner was recognized by President Trump and the Australian prime minister for his courage in the Battle of the Coral Sea
- After military service, Spooner founded Spooner Farms Trucking LLC, a family-owned agriculture trucking company, and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Donalsonville
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Spooner's family
Legislative Description
Spooner, Roger; condolences
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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