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GA SR865

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Randy Robertson

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate Resolution 865, sponsored by Senator Robertson of the 29th district, recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his dedicated public service to the State of Georgia

  • Senator Harbison served four years in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart

  • He began his broadcasting career at age 17 in 1959 and went on to become the first Black newscaster to host an evening program in Columbus, Georgia, at WLTZ-TV in 1982

  • He won awards from the National Association of Black Journalists, United Press International, and the Associated Press for excellence in broadcast journalism during his career in Columbus

  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Senator Ed Harbison

Legislative Description

Harbison, Senator Ed; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

4/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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