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Senate
Resolution 576
By:
Senator Douglas of the 17th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Lieutenant Colonel William J. Beck for his outstanding service to
North Georgia College and State University; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
North Georgia College and State University is the only state-supported
institution of higher learning in the United States that is also a military,
coeducational, liberal arts college; and
WHEREAS,
through his knowledgeable expertise and conscientious advice, Lieutenant Colonel
William J. Beck has contributed immeasurably to the future of North Georgia
College and State University by helping to direct the course of its military
science program; and
WHEREAS,
North Georgia College and State University has a strong reputation for producing
some of the nation's top military and civilian leaders throughout its 130 year
history, producing 39 flag officers and a number of successful business CEOs and
government officials; and
WHEREAS,
as a member of the North Georgia College and State University Class of 1978,
Lieutenant Colonel William J. Beck is a living embodiment of the school's long
tradition of excellence, serving with distinction on the United States Army
Forces Command and as a G-3/5/7 Training Operations Officer; and
WHEREAS,
as he has commanded the esteem of countless peers, colleagues, and friends,
Lieutenant Colonel William J. Beck has brought honor to the State of Georgia and
the United States.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished citizen of Georgia,
Lieutenant Colonel William J. Beck; commend his meritorious service to his
beloved alma mater, North Georgia College and State University; and extend to
him their sincerest best wishes for his future health and
fulfillment.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Lieutenant Colonel William
J. Beck.