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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 139
BY REPRESENTATIVE KATRINA JACKSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend Lieutenant Colonel Garry Hines of Monroe upon his retirement from the
United States Army Reserves.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Lieutenant Colonel Garry Hines upon his
retirement from the United States Army Reserves in June of 2012; and
WHEREAS, the son of Curtis Junior Hines, Sr., and Ila Jackson of Fort Walton
Beach, Florida, where he was born and raised, Garry Hines moved to Monroe, Louisiana,
in 1975 to attend the University of Louisiana at Monroe on scholarship; and
WHEREAS, in 1984, Lieutenant Colonel Hines graduated with a bachelor of arts
degree in health and physical education with a minor in social studies; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Hines made Louisiana his home, serving with great
dedication, productivity, and effectiveness as an educator and coach in the Morehouse Parish
School System and the School District of Monroe; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Hines is married to Karen Collins Hines, is the
father of Garrett Hines, and is a member of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Hines continues to educate and train young people
in athletics as a certified personal trainer, and he aspires to share his knowledge and passion
for fitness as the owner of his own fitness center; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of its communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon citizens like
Lieutenant Colonel Hines , who serves as an inspiration to others because of his integrity and
strength of character; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Garry Hines merits a special measure of
commendation for the tremendous pride and honor he brings to his family and friends, the
city of Monroe, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of America. ENROLLEDHR NO. 139
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Lieutenant Colonel Garry Hines of Monroe
upon his retirement from the United States Army Reserves, does hereby express enduring
appreciation for his extraordinary contributions to his community, state, and nation, and does
hereby extend best wishes for continued success and happiness in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Lieutenant Colonel Garry Hines.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES