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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 229 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Jackson of the 68 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Glaize of the 67 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Schofield of the 63 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , and Dawson |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 65 |
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| 13 | 13 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 14 | 14 | | Recognizing and commending Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins on the occasion of his |
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| 16 | 16 | | military retirement; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put3 |
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| 18 | 18 | | their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the4 |
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| 19 | 19 | | freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and5 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins valiantly and courageously served as a6 |
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| 21 | 21 | | guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army for 40 years and7 |
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| 22 | 22 | | retired from service on July 1, 2024; and8 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, during his distinguished career, Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins demonstrated an9 |
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| 24 | 24 | | unwavering commitment to defending his fellow Americans throughout six overseas10 |
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| 25 | 25 | | deployments and two domestic mobilizations; and11 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins held leadership roles such as Platoon Leader, Company12 |
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| 27 | 27 | | Commander, Liaison Officer, Forward Strategic Transportation Officer, Human Resources13 |
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| 28 | 28 | | Officer, Logistics Officer, and Battalion Commander, serving in critical capacities that14 |
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| 29 | 29 | | supported United States military operations around the world; and15 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 229 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins is a highly decorated veteran and the recipient of |
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| 34 | 34 | | numerous awards and commendations, including the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf17 |
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| 35 | 35 | | Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army18 |
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| 36 | 36 | | Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with Three19 |
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| 37 | 37 | | Oak Leaf Clusters, and many more; and20 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, only those with great strength, discipline, and a firm resolve achieve positions21 |
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| 39 | 39 | | of such status, and Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins brought great credit to himself, his family, this22 |
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| 40 | 40 | | state, and this nation through his outstanding performance and dedication; and23 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, his selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of human24 |
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| 42 | 42 | | spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding25 |
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| 43 | 43 | | accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be appropriately26 |
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| 44 | 44 | | recognized.27 |
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| 45 | 45 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 |
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| 46 | 46 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins for his29 |
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| 47 | 47 | | effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and this nation;30 |
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| 48 | 48 | | congratulate him on the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best31 |
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| 49 | 49 | | wishes for continued health and happiness.32 |
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| 50 | 50 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 |
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| 51 | 51 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to34 |
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| 52 | 52 | | Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins.35 |
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| 53 | 53 | | H. R. 229 |
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