SR832: SR832 Stephens, George Walter; condolences

26 LC 129 1168 Senate Resolution 832 By: Senator Strickland of the 42nd A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of George Walter Stephens; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, February 17, 2026, marks the 60th anniversary of the passing of George Walter2 Stephens on February 17, 1966; and3 WHEREAS, George Walter Stephens served as a guardian of this na tion's freedom and4 liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow5 Americans from 1940 until his retirement in 1962; and 6 WHEREAS, he enlisted on November 19, 1940, and served with the 2nd Armored Division7 during World War II, serving in Sicily, Normandy, Northern Fran ce, the Ardennes, the8 Rhineland, and Central Europe; and9 WHEREAS, throughout his 22-year military career, he reenlisted multiple times and rose10 through the ranks, serving as Sergeant First Class, Technical Sergeant, and with the Military11 Police; and12 WHEREAS, he received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions during his time in13 the United States Army, including the Good Conduct Medal and th e American Defense14 S. R. 832 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1168 Service Medal while overseas, as well as the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious15 service in 1962; and16 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Anna, and was blessed with six17 remarkable children, Pat, Mary, Tony, Mike, Debbie, and Johnny; and18 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern19 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his20 family and friends were admired by others; and21 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, George Walter Stephe ns is long22 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and is missed by all who had23 the great fortune of knowing him.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 join in honoring the life and legacy of George Walter Stephens.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the family of28 George Walter Stephens.29 S. R. 832 - 2 -