SR495: SR495 Green, Judge Reuben; condolences

25 LC 112 3575 Senate Resolution 495 By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Rhett of the 33rd, Payne of the 54th, Esteves of the 35th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring the life and legacy of Judge Reuben Gr een; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, Judge Reuben Green, a respected jurist and dedicated p ublic servant, passed3 away after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a profound legacy of service and4 compassion; and5 WHEREAS, born in Oregon and raised between Salem, Oregon, and V inings, Georgia,6 Judge Green honorably served his country in the United States M arine Corps, earning the7 Good Conduct and National Defense Medals; and8 WHEREAS, Judge Green received his bachelor's degree in political science from Lewis &9 Clark College, where he met his devoted wife of 25 years, Heidi Green, and later earned his10 law degree with honors from Emory University School of Law; and11 WHEREAS, throughout his distinguished career, he served in private law practice, as Special12 Assistant United States Attorney, Assistant District Attorney for Cobb County, and Superior13 Court Judge appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2010, faithfully serving until 2020; and14 S. R. 495 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3575 WHEREAS, Judge Green notably established the Cobb County Veterans Accountability and15 Treatment Court, a pioneering program providing essential rehab ilitation and support16 services to veterans involved in the criminal justice system; and17 WHEREAS, admired for his fairness, integrity, and commitment to justice, Judge Green18 positively impacted countless lives through his dedicated service both inside and outside the19 courtroom; and20 WHEREAS, a loving husband, father, and mentor, Judge Green is fondly remembered for21 his kindness, empathy, humor, and unwavering dedication to family, faith, and community;22 and23 WHEREAS, he and Heidi faithfully served their community and sta te by fostering 1524 children, helping families in their church successfully achieve adoption, and adopting Hailey25 as their daughter; and26 WHEREAS, Judge Green cherished and honored his role as a father and often spoke of his27 greatest achievement in raising Hailey and Colton, particularly in his final years, along with28 his partner of 25 years, Heidi; and29 WHEREAS, Judge Green's profound contributions to Cobb County and the State of Georgia,30 particularly through the establishment and nurturing of the Vet erans Court, have left an31 enduring legacy that will continue to benefit generations to come.32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body33 join in honoring the extraordinary life and leadership of Judge Reuben Green, celebrating his34 S. R. 495 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3575 profound contributions to the State of Georgia, and expressing deepest condolences to his35 family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed37 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Heidi Green and38 the family of Judge Reuben Green.39 S. R. 495 - 3 -