Bill Text: GA HR1625 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1625 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Santangelo, Mr. Leonard; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-28 - House Read and Adopted [HR1625 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1625-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1625

By: Representative Hembree of the 67th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Leonard Santangelo; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Leonard Santangelo was born on July 8, 1919, in Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Santangelo has long been recognized by the citizens of this nation for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Santangelo began his military career with the United States Army in April of 1941, during which time he served in World War II, survived Pearl Harbor, and earned the rank of corporal, retiring on July 15, 1945; and

WHEREAS, he received numerous honors, including the American Defense Medal with one Bronze Star, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal; and

WHEREAS, an active member of his community, Mr. Santangelo has served on the Executive Board of American Legion Post 145 for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Santangelo is an usher and counter at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Santangelo embodies the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and his service as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mr. Leonard Santangelo for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his country and extend to him their most profound appreciation for him and all members of the United States military who stand ever ready to lay the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Leonard Santangelo.