House Resolution 1085
By: Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Burchett of the 176th, Cooper of the 45th, Ridley
of the 22nd, and Gullett of the 19th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Captain John Collins Chapter, Georgia Society of
the Sons of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Captain John Collins Chapter of the Georgia Society of Sons of the
American Revolution organized in Cobb County on October 14, 2000, with the purpose,
commitment, and enthusiasm of promoting patriotism and preserving America's founding
history and heritage; and
WHEREAS, the Captain John Collins Chapter's proud members are descended from the
patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War; and
WHEREAS, the Captain John Collins Chapter continues to perpetuate the ideals of the war
for independence, through the stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph
of the men and women who achieved the independence of the American people; and
WHEREAS, for 25 years, the exemplary community service undertaken by the members of
Captain John Collins Chapter includes working with Cobb County's veterans; placing
markers at Revolutionary War patriots' gravesites; offering the services of the color guard
to parades, grave dedications, planting Liberty Trees and dedicating markers and monuments
recognizing America's 250th, and other appropriate events, including participating in new
citizenship swearing-in ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, the Captain John Collins Chapter annually honors individuals for outstanding
patriotic achievement as well as service to our community; and
WHEREAS, moreover, the Captain John Collins Chapter annually acknowledges outstanding
high school students with the Awards and Scholarship opportunities, works closely with and
recognizes exceptional Cobb County JROTC cadets, conducts and participates in induction
ceremonies to recognize new Eagle Scouts, and hosts a verity of programs for students in
Cobb County promoting patriotism and preserving American history; and
WHEREAS, the elected officers of the Captain John Collins Chapter, including President and
Chancellor Jason M. Shepherd; Vice-President James Poole; Secretary J. Christopher
Thompson; Treasurer Wayne L. Brown; Registrar and Immediate Past President William S.
Edelen, Jr.; Chaplain Rodney C. Pritchett; Sergeant-at-Arms Lewis D. Ray, Jr.; Historian,
James C. Castle; and Newsletter Editor, Jami Andrew have honorably lead the Chapter to a
conclude its first quarter century and the beginning of the next chapter, which will celebrate
America's 250th anniversary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the members, both past and present, of
the Captain John Collins Chapter of the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution for twenty-five years of their outstanding service to Cobb County, applaud them
for their ongoing commitment to patriotic and public service, and wish them much continued
success in all their endeavors.
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 the
Captain John Collins Chapter, Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.