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House Resolution 105
By: Representatives Williamson of the 112
th
, Martinez of the 111
th
, and Fleming of the 114
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Captain Coleman A. Landers; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Captain Coleman A. Landers has diligently and conscientiously devoted2
innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community3
and state, as evidenced dramatically by his 20 years of superlative service as part of the4
Walton County Board of Education; and5
WHEREAS, he has additionally contributed to the Georgia School Boards Association by6
serving on the Awards Committee and the Governmental Operations Committee as well as7
its president; and8
WHEREAS, Captain Coleman A. Landers served 30 years as a guardian of this nation's9
freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his10
fellow Americans; and11
WHEREAS, he has further played a vital role in his community as a founding director of the12
Walton County Boys and Girls Club, a member of the Walton County Economic13
Development Authority and the Rotary Club of Monroe, the board chair and director of the14
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Walton County Chamber of Commerce, and the board chair of Piedmont Walton Hospital;
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WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary service to the citizens of Walton County,17
Georgia, the Walton County Chamber of Commerce has granted Captain Coleman A.18
Landers the prestigious J.L. McGarity Citizenship Award; and19
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high20
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom21
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved22
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and23
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for24
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this26
extraordinary individual are appropriately honored.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body recognize and commend Captain Coleman A. Landers for his29
decades of effective, efficient, and dedicated service as well as extend the most sincere best30
wishes for continued health and happiness.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to33
Captain Coleman A. Landers.34
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