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SR 725: Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium; celebrate dedication

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Senate Resolution 725

By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Harbison of the 15th, Anderson of the 43rd, Payne of the 54th, Rhett of the 33rd and others

A RESOLUTION

Celebrating the dedication of the Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, affectionately known as Eddie, Edward Crook, Jr., became Columbus, Georgia's Olympic gold medalist at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy; and

WHEREAS, competing in middleweight boxing, Eddie was part of a historic and dynamic United States Olympic boxing team that included Muhammad Ali and Wilbur McClure; and

WHEREAS, at age 31, Eddie was reportedly the oldest United States Army boxer to ever win an Olympic gold medal, an extraordinary achievement that crowned an already distinguished athletic career; and

WHEREAS, following his Olympic triumph, Eddie retired from competitive boxing and continued his service with the United States Army, where his athletic excellence extended to football; and

WHEREAS, Eddie served with the United States Army for 30 years, achieving the rank of command sergeant major after serving two tours in Vietnam as well as earning the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, and a Bronze Star; and

WHEREAS, Eddie supported the boxing program at the Fort Benning, where he established a training initiative known as the "Smokers"; and

WHEREAS, on February 27, 2026, the Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium, located on Fort Benning, will be dedicated in honor of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr.'s, lifetime of athletic success, service, and leadership.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body celebrate the dedication of the Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium and honor the life of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr.