Bill Text: GA SR243 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 243 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Hulsey, III, Colonel Benjamin Jefferson; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-24 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR243 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR243-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 243

By: Senators Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Jackson of the 24th and Butterworth of the 50th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Colonel Benjamin Jefferson Hulsey III on the occasion of his retirement; 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, Colonel Benjamin Jefferson Hulsey III 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, the beloved son of Ben and Dorothy Hulsey, Colonel Hulsey has served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force since 1983, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans for the past 28 years; and

WHEREAS, he served as the director of the prestigious 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Air Force, which included the dedication of the impressive Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, he is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Connie Poole Hulsey; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Colonel Benjamin Jefferson Hulsey III for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his country; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; express their gratitude for his sacrifice in serving as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty; and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for 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 Colonel Benjamin Jefferson Hulsey III.