HR329: HR329 Rutland, Guy Jehue, Jr.; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., who died on January 24, 2025. It recounts his life, including his birth in Polk County in 1935, his 33-year career teaching and coaching in the Polk School District, his 12 years of service on the Polk School District Board of Education, and his ownership of Rutland Farm and Christmas Tree City. The resolution states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses its regret at his passing. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rutland's family. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial expression of condolence.

• Formally honors the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Expresses the House's regret at his passing and recounts his career in education and business.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only a ceremonial purpose.

This resolution directly affects the family of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., including his wife, children, and grandchildren, who will receive a copy of the resolution. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Clerk of the House.

While the resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect, it provides an official, public record of the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of Rutland's decades of service as an educator, coach, school board member, and local business owner in Polk County.

• The whereas clauses describe Rutland's birth, education career of over 33 years, 12 years on the Polk School District Board of Education, and ownership of Rutland Farm and Christmas Tree City.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally honor his life and memory and express regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.

1. 2025-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)Primary sponsor

• condolence resolution
• Polk County
• Georgia House of Representatives
• education tribute