Bill Text: GA SR1401 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Edwards, Sr., Mr. Steven P.; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1401 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1401-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1401
By:
Senator Rogers of the 21st
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Steven P. Edwards, Sr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their
personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Steven P. Edwards, Sr., 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,
in honor of his service with the United States Marine Corps as a guardian of
this nation's freedom and liberty during the Vietnam War, Mr. Edwards was
recently honored with a Purple Heart medal; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Edwards was wounded in combat with 43 days remaining in his 13 month tour of
duty with the Marines during the Vietnam War, suffering severe injuries to his
chest, shoulder, left hand, and left leg; and
WHEREAS,
a native of Canton, Georgia, Mr. Edwards served two years, 11 months, and two
days and was honorably discharged in April, 1969; and
WHEREAS,
after his dedicated service to his country in the military, this Norcross High
School graduate moved to Woodstock and worked with the Atlanta Transit Company
for two years before again serving his fellow citizens as a letter carrier for
the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 2003; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Edwards is united in love and marriage to his wife, Brenda, and he has been
blessed with two children, Paul and Lindsay, five grandchildren with another on
the way, and one great-grandchild;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards embodies the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be recognized appropriately.
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards embodies the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be recognized appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Mr. Steven P. Edwards, Sr., for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service to the citizens of his country and extend to him their
most profound appreciation for 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Steven P. Edwards, Sr.