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House Resolution 1458
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110
th
, Holly of the 116
th
, Okoye of the 102
nd
, Adesanya
of the 43
rd
, and Olaleye of the 59
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Copeland Fitzgerald Comrie; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, a resident of Lilburn, Georgia, Copeland Fitzgerald Comrie dedicates2
innumerable hours of his time and energy toward volunteering within his local community3
and beyond, notably in his home country of Jamaica; and4
WHEREAS, his many remarkable endeavors include assisting the Atlanta Food Bank,5
feeding the homeless, distributing groceries, and providing transportation and mobility aids6
to homebound and bed-ridden individuals; and7
WHEREAS, he further serves as a member of numerous civic organizations, including the8
Atlanta Jamaica Association, Kiwanis International, and Atlanta Sister Cities; and9
WHEREAS, he has received awards and plaques of recognition from Atlanta Sister Cities,10
AJA, God Faith Pavilion, the Greater Empowerment Movement (GEM) Church, the11
Caribbean Football Association, Caribbean Community Awards, the Jamaican Atlanta12
Chamber of Commerce, and the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia13
Inc.; and14
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WHEREAS, Copeland Fitzgerald Comrie has given inspiration to many through his high
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ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom16
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved17
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and18
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for19
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and20
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this21
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body recognize and commend Copeland Fitzgerald Comrie for his many24
years of exemplary service on behalf of others and extend the most sincere best wishes for25
continued health and happiness.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to28
Copeland Fitzgerald Comrie.29
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