Bill Text: GA HR1745 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Andrews, Rear Admiral Annie B.; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-03-22 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1745 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1745-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1745
By:
Representatives Williams of the
165th,
Wilkinson of the
52nd,
Abrams of the
84th,
Hugley of the
133rd,
and Brooks of the
63rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Rear Admiral Annie B. Andrews and inviting her to be recognized by the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
a native of Midway, Georgia, Rear Admiral (RDML) Annie B. Andrews is the loving
daughter of Electra Andrews, retired Captain in the Liberty County Sheriff's
Department; and
WHEREAS,
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Savannah State
University, a Master of Science degree in management from Troy State University,
a master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War
College, and an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Wilson College;
and
WHEREAS,
as a human resources officer specializing in manpower, training, and education,
RDML Andrews's assignments have included Training Air Wing Five, Helicopter
Training Squadron Eight, Joint Intelligence Center Pacific (JICPAC) as an
intelligence analyst, and several assignments in Washington, D.C., Iceland, and
the Philippines; and
WHEREAS,
as a commanding officer she commanded the Boston Military Entrance Processing
Station, the Naval Recruiting District in San Francisco, and the Recruit
Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois; and
WHEREAS,
RDML Andrews served as executive assistant and naval aide to the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserves Affairs and was a Fellow on the
Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group at the Naval War College;
and
WHEREAS,
she has received numerous honors, including the Legion of Merit with one Gold
Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Cluster, the
Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy and
Marine Corps Commendation with two Gold Stars, and the Joint Service Achievement
Medal; and
WHEREAS, she is the first African American female Flag Officer from Georgia and only the third in the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, she is the first African American female Flag Officer from Georgia and only the third in the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS,
RDML Andrews embodies the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in
something greater than herself, and her courageous actions have brought great
distinction to herself, her state, and this nation.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Rear Admiral Annie B. Andrews for her unselfish and dedicated
service to the citizens of her country, extend their most profound appreciation
for her and all members of the United States military who stand ever ready to
lay the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom, and invite her to be
recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time designated by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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 Rear Admiral
Annie B. Andrews.
