Citing Phelps’ heroism, Deal signed the executive order Thursday to honor the Marshallville, Ga. freshman who was studying in the Agriculture Engineering Technology department.

“Mr. Phelps will be remembered for the heroic actions he displayed through aiding and preventing the assault and possible deaths of three women, of which resulted in a senseless and tragic loss of his own life,” the governor’s order stated.
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