SR203: SR203 Rutland Jr., Guy Jehue; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute from the Georgia Senate marking the death of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., who was born in Polk County in 1935. It recounts his 33-year career teaching and coaching in the Polk School District, his 12 years on the Polk School District Board of Education, and his ownership of Rutland Farm and Christmas Tree City, a local business that served the community for 47 years. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of remembrance and condolence.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret at the death of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. on January 24, 2025.
• Recounts his 33-year career as a teacher and coach in the Polk School District and his 12 years on its Board of Education.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rutland's family.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no ongoing legal or regulatory effect.

The resolution directly names the family of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, who will receive a copy. It also reflects recognition of the Polk School District and the broader Polk County community where he lived and worked.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, providing an official Senate record honoring Rutland's decades of teaching, coaching, and community involvement in Polk County, and giving his family a formal keepsake of that recognition.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) details Rutland's biography, career in education, business ownership, faith, and family.
• The resolving clause states the Senate honors his life and memory and expresses its regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to his family.

1. 2025-02-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)

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• Polk County
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