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Bill 724

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      724
Type of Legislation:              Senate Resolution SR
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  20010531
Primary Sponsor:                  Verdin
All Sponsors:                     Verdin and O'Dell
Drafted Document Number:          l:\s-res\dbv\002craw.mrh.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20010531
Subject:                          Houston Crawford, Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
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Senate  20010531  Introduced, adopted


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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF HOUSTON CRAWFORD OF LAURENS COUNTY UPON HIS DEATH AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Houston Crawford, a lifelong resident of Laurens County; and

Whereas, Houston Crawford served the United States of America with bravery and distinction during World War II; and

Whereas, Houston Crawford earned the Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit for his sacrifice for his country in the United States Military; and

Whereas, he also served Laurens County for many years as a law enforcement officer with the Laurens County Sheriff's Department; and

Whereas, his career with Laurens County culminated with distinguished service as Chief Deputy Sheriff; and

Whereas, Houston Crawford served God and his church as a faithful deacon, Sunday school teacher, and member of numerous committees of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church; and

Whereas, with the death of this dedicated veteran and generous public servant, the people of Laurens County, his family and friends have lost an integral and much admired member of their community; and

Whereas, the members of the Senate, by this resolution, would like to extend their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to his wife, Teressa; his children, Rachel, Larry, Carol and Jean; and other family and friends upon their loss. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate hereby express their deepest sympathy to the family and many friends of Houston Crawford of Laurens County, one of the most dedicated leaders in his community, upon his death.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Houston Crawford.

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