| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2826 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 241 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Chastain of the 7 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Gambill of the 15 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , and Efstration of the 104 |
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| 10 | 10 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 11 | 11 | | Recognizing and commending Edgar Land, the 2024 Citizen of the Year; and for other |
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| 13 | 13 | | purposes.2 |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, through his lifelong commitment to service, mentorship, and leadership, Edgar3 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Land has made a profound and lasting impact on Gilmer County and beyond, resulting in his4 |
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| 16 | 16 | | recognition as the 2024 Citizen of the Year; and5 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, he is an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he serves as a6 |
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| 18 | 18 | | deacon and Sunday school teacher, mentors others through Bible studies, and shares his7 |
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| 19 | 19 | | musical talents as a pianist; and8 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, he extends his service beyond his church by leading Bible studies for residents9 |
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| 21 | 21 | | at The Oaks Assisted Living Facility, offering them spiritual guidance and fellowship; and10 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, Edgar Land has mentored countless young people throughout the community,11 |
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| 23 | 23 | | positively influencing their lives and guiding them toward success and fulfillment; and12 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, he has held leadership roles in numerous community organizations, including13 |
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| 25 | 25 | | the Ellijay Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Gilmer County, and has served as past14 |
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| 26 | 26 | | H. R. 241 |
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| 28 | 28 | | president of the Coosawattee Shrine Club, Past Worshipful Master of the Oak Bowery |
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| 30 | 30 | | Lodge, and Past Grand Master of the Masons in Georgia, the highest office in Masonry; and16 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, as further testament to his dedicated service, he was awarded the Scottish Rite17 |
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| 32 | 32 | | Mason's 33rd Degree, a distinguished honor achieved by few; and18 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, he has additionally overseen impactful programs such as the Georgia Child19 |
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| 34 | 34 | | Identification Program (GACHIP), which provides comprehensive child recovery,20 |
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| 35 | 35 | | identification, and abduction awareness resources to parents; and21 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be22 |
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| 37 | 37 | | appropriately honored during this special time.23 |
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| 38 | 38 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 39 | 39 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Edgar Land, the 2024 Citizen of the Year,25 |
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| 40 | 40 | | as well as extend sincere best wishes for future health, happiness, and success.26 |
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| 41 | 41 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 |
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| 42 | 42 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Edgar28 |
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| 43 | 43 | | Land.29 |
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| 44 | 44 | | H. R. 241 |
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