Bill Text: GA SR1245 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Cleland, Senator Max; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1245 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1245-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1245
By:
Senators Henson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th and Paris of the 26th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Senator Max Cleland on the occasion of his 70th birthday; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Senator Max Cleland was born on August 24, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved
son of Hugh and Juanita Cleland; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Stetson University, Senator Cleland went on to be a strong
advocate for the men and women of our armed services; and
WHEREAS,
he is a decorated Vietnam veteran, and on April 8, 1968, Captain Cleland was the
Battalion Signal Officer for the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division during the Battle of Khe Sanh; and
WHEREAS,
Senator Cleland was injured in battle and was therefore awarded the Silver Star
and the Bronze Star for his actions in combat; and
WHEREAS,
he served in the Georgia State Senate from 1971 to 1975, was an administrator
for the United States Veterans Administration from 1977 to 1981, was Georgia's
Secretary of State from 1982 to 1996, and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996
where he served one term; and
WHEREAS,
Senator Cleland has dedicated his entire life in service to the United States of
America and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Senator Cleland continues to give inspiration to many through his high ideals,
morals, and sense of service, and his resolute courage and strength of will and
spirit is a model for all Georgians and Americans; and
WHEREAS,
his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience
and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, his underlying loyalty and lasting
friendship, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have
earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates;
and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Senator Max Cleland for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated
public service to the State of Georgia and his meritorious military service to
the United States of America, congratulate him on the occasion of his 70th
birthday, and extend to him their sincere best wishes for many more years of
continued health and happiness.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Senator Max Cleland.
