House Resolution 105
By: Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Martinez of the 111th, and Fleming of the 114th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Captain Coleman A. Landers; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Captain Coleman A. Landers has diligently and conscientiously devoted
innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community
and state, as evidenced dramatically by his 20 years of superlative service as part of the
Walton County Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, he has additionally contributed to the Georgia School Boards Association by
serving on the Awards Committee and the Governmental Operations Committee as well as
its president; and
WHEREAS, Captain Coleman A. Landers served 30 years as a guardian of this nation's
freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting his
fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, he has further played a vital role in his community as a founding director of the
Walton County Boys and Girls Club, a member of the Walton County Economic
Development Authority and the Rotary Club of Monroe, the board chair and director of the
Walton County Chamber of Commerce, and the board chair of Piedmont Walton Hospital;
and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary service to the citizens of Walton County,
Georgia, the Walton County Chamber of Commerce has granted Captain Coleman A.
Landers the prestigious J.L. McGarity Citizenship Award; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this
extraordinary individual are appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Captain Coleman A. Landers for his
decades of effective, efficient, and dedicated service as well as extend the most sincere best
wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Captain Coleman A. Landers.