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GA HR1513
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Penny Houston
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1513 honors the life and memory of Willie D. Batchelor, who was born on April 7, 1934, and passed away on January 17, 2024
- Batchelor graduated from Brooks County Training School, where he played on three state championship teams in football and track, and later attended Savannah State University, earning degrees in health education and biology while setting the pole vault record at the National Relays at Tuskegee University
- He served 30 years as a teacher and coach at Cook County Training School, leading teams to multiple conference championships and one state championship
- After his teaching career, he became the first African American County Commissioner for Cook County, Georgia, serving from 1985 to 2006; the county named its Public Works building in his honor
- The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Batchelor's family
Legislative Description
Batchelor, Willie D.; condolences
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/18/2024
Full Bill Text
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