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GA SR876
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Halpern
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Rear Admiral Earl L. Gay, a native of Atlanta and 1980 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, for his distinguished military and public service career
- Commanded Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 43 BattleCats, deploying the Navy's first Armed Helo/Hellfire missile detachments, and served as "Air Boss" on USS Boxer (LHD 4) with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 1999
- Commanded USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) from March 2003 to November 2004, deploying twice with the 11th MEU in combat support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- Served as the 86th commandant of Naval District Washington, deputy chairman of the Armed Forces Inauguration Committee (July 2008–March 2009), and commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (July 2009–June 2011)
- Post-naval career included service as a Presidential Appointee, Senior Advisor, and Director of the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C.
Legislative Description
Rear Admiral Earl L. Gay; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/28/2024
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