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House Resolution 329
By: Representative Kelley of the 16
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr.; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. on January 24, 2025; and3
WHEREAS, Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. was born on January 23, 1935, in Polk County, Georgia,4
a beloved son of Guy Jehue Rutland Sr. and Ida Davis Rutland; and5
WHEREAS, during his distinguished career in education, he dedicated over 33 years to6
teaching and coaching in the Polk School District, earning recognition as Coach of the Year7
in Wrestling from the Georgia Athletic Association, and served for 12 years as part of the8
Polk School District Board of Education; and9
WHEREAS, he further served his community as owner and operator of both Rutland Farm,10
a Georgia Centennial Farm he inherited from his parents, and Christmas Tree City, which has11
served the community for 47 years; and12
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. was an active and13
devoted member of Victory Baptist Church; and14
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WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Lynda, and was blessed with
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two remarkable children, Ashley and Jud, as well as three wonderful grandchildren, Julia,16
Sam, and Annika; and17
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern18
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his19
family and friends were admired by others; and20
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation21
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he22
made this world a better place in which to live; and23
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. will long be24
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who25
had the great fortune of knowing him.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. and28
express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the31
family of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr.32
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