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House Resolution 434
By: Representatives Jones of the 143
rd
, Herring of the 145
th
, Flournoy of the 74
th
, and
McQueen of the 61
st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Terrance Lamont Cooper; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the members of this body wish to express their deepest and most sincere regret2
at the passing of Terrance Lamont Cooper on February 16, 2025; and3
WHEREAS, Terrance Lamont Cooper was born on June 3, 1971, in Queens, New York, and4
later relocated to Georgia in 1985; and5
WHEREAS, he was educated in the Bibb County School System, attending Florence Bernd6
Elementary School and Appling B Middle School before graduating from Northeast High7
School in 1989; and8
WHEREAS, he pursued higher education at Valdosta State College before beginning his9
professional career; and10
WHEREAS, he answered the call to service by enlisting in the United States Army National11
Guard, where he served honorably as a Material Storage and Handling Specialist with the12
Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 148th Brigade; and13
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WHEREAS, as a Desert Storm Veteran (1990-1991), he demonstrated unwavering courage
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and commitment to the defense of this nation; and15
WHEREAS, he embarked on a distinguished career at the Centers for Disease Control and16
Prevention, beginning as an IT Helpdesk Support Contractor in 1999, and through his hard17
work and dedication, he became a full-time employee in July 2024 as a Helpdesk Lead; and18
WHEREAS, Terrance Lamont Cooper was a devoted son, friend, and colleague whose19
kindness, dedication, and service will long be remembered by those who knew and loved20
him.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Terrance Lamont Cooper,23
express their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, and recognize his outstanding24
contributions to both his community and the nation.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27
family of Terrance Lamont Cooper.28
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