SR203: SR203 Rutland Jr., Guy Jehue; condolences

25 LC 112 3039 Senate Resolution 203 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Moore of the 53rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Hickman of the 4th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr.; and for other purposes.1 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 dedic ated 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 S. R. 203 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3039 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Lynda, and was blessed with15 two remarkable children, Ashley and Jud, as well as three wonde rful 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 SENATE that the members of this body27 join in honoring the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. and express their deepest and28 most sincere regret at his passing.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of Guy31 Jehue Rutland Jr.32 S. R. 203 - 2 -