Bill Text: GA SR958 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Georgia Guard Soldiers and Airmen; recognize
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR958 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR958-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 958
By:
Senators Hill of the 4th, Harbison of the 15th and Tolleson of the 20th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring Georgia Guard soldiers and airmen and others who have fallen during
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
with December 15, 2011, marking the end of the Iraq War, we have reached a point
of reflection in the long conflict against terrorism; and
WHEREAS,
though the war on terrorism continues, we are pausing to reflect on the
sacrifice of those Georgia Guard soldiers and airmen and others who have lost
their lives during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom;
and
WHEREAS,
those known to have died during these operations include: SFC Victor Anderson,
SFC John Beale, 1SG John Blair, SPC Daniel Boles, SPC Christopher Boone, SPC
Jacques Brunson, SGT Brock Chavers, SGT Jerry DeLoach, SPC Joshua Dingler, SGT
Philip Dodson, SSG George Draughn, SFC Amos Edwards, SSG Bobby Franklin, SSG
Alex French IV, SSG Carl Fuller, SGT Marcus Futrell, SGT Jerry Ganey, SPC Mathew
Gibbs, SSG Charles Gillican, SGT Jonathon Haggin, SFC Robert Hollar, SGT David
Holmes, MAJ Kevin Jenrette, SPC Isaac Johnson, SSG David Jones, SGT Jeffrey
Jordan, SGT James Kinlow, SGT Edward Koehler, SSG John McGee, SSG Chad Mercer,
SSG Dennis Merck, SGT Raymundo Morales, SGT Foster Pinkston, SFC Edgar Roberts,
Jr., SGT Anthony Saylor, SGT Ronnie Shelley, SPC Channing Singletary, SGT
Michael Stokely, SGT Thomas Strickland, MSG Thomas Thigpen, SGT John Thomas, SSG
Philip Travis, SFC Charles Warren, MSG Davy Weaver, and SFC Christopher
Willoughby; and
WHEREAS,
the great loss suffered by family members whose loved ones gave the ultimate
sacrifice for this nation is unforgettable; and
WHEREAS,
these soldiers and airmen embodied the spirit of service, willing to find
meaning in something greater than themselves by serving as guardians of this
nation's freedom, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding
accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished fallen
soldiers and airmen of Georgia be honored appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the
fallen soldiers and airmen of Georgia for their unselfish and dedicated public
service to the citizens of this nation during Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom and extend to the families of these soldiers and
airmen their most profound appreciation for the ultimate sacrifice made by their
loved ones 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 the family of each fallen
soldier or airman named herein.
