GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1995

S	1 

SENATE RESOLUTION 1101

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Sponsors: Senator Webster.

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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate

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July 20, 1995

A SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF AMY JEAN JACKSON AND COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF ROBERT JACKSON, JR.
Whereas, on July 7, 1995, Amy Jean Jackson, age 11, and Robert "Bobby" G. Jackson, Jr., age 13, the children of Robert G. Jackson, Sr. and Shana Myatt Jackson, became the victims of violent crimes committed against them on a farm in rural Caswell County; and
Whereas, Amy Jean Jackson lost her life and her younger brother, who exhibited great courage and valor in the aid of his sister, sustained grave injuries; and
Whereas, this tragic event is but one example of the  many violent crimes committed against the citizens of North Carolina; and
Whereas,  Amy Jean Jackson will be remembered as an outgoing, bright, friendly, athletic girl, who was very supportive of her brother; and
Whereas, Bobby Jackson deserves special recognition for his heroism during such a terrible incident;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate:
Section 1.  The Senate mourns the loss of Amy Jean Jackson and extends its sympathy to her family and friends and further commends the heroism of Bobby Jackson.
Sec. 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Amy Jean Jackson.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.