HR52: HR52 Simmons, Marvin Gary; condolences

25 LC 112 2683 House Resolution 52 By: Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Scoggins of the 14th, Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th, and Gambill of the 15th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Marvin Gary Simmons; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Marvin Gary Simmons on December 22, 2024; and3 WHEREAS, Marvin Gary Simmons was born on December 19, 1950, in LaFayette, Georgia,4 a beloved son of Marshall C. and Evie Denson Simmons; and5 WHEREAS, during his distinguished career in law enforcement, he served as part of the6 Floyd County Police Department, Rockmart Police Department, and Polk County Police7 Department, retiring from the Polk County Sheriff's Department as a captain after 44 years8 of exemplary service; and9 WHEREAS, he further served as a veteran of the United States National Guard, honorably10 and courageously protecting this nation's freedom and liberty a s well as ensuring the11 well-being of his fellow citizens; and12 H. R. 52 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2683 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation13 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he14 made this world a better place in which to live; and15 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Marvin Gary Simmons was an active member16 of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church; and17 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Marvin Gary Simmons will long be18 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who19 had the great fortune of knowing him.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Marvin Gary Simmons and22 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the25 family of Marvin Gary Simmons.26 H. R. 52 - 2 -