House Resolution 229
By: Representatives Jackson of the 68th, Glaize of the 67th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Dawson
of the 65th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins on the occasion of his
military retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put
their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins valiantly and courageously served as a
guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army for 40 years and
retired from service on July 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished career, Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins demonstrated an
unwavering commitment to defending his fellow Americans throughout six overseas
deployments and two domestic mobilizations; and
WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins held leadership roles such as Platoon Leader, Company
Commander, Liaison Officer, Forward Strategic Transportation Officer, Human Resources
Officer, Logistics Officer, and Battalion Commander, serving in critical capacities that
supported United States military operations around the world; and
WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins is a highly decorated veteran and the recipient of
numerous awards and commendations, including the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf
Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army
Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with Three
Oak Leaf Clusters, and many more; and
WHEREAS, only those with great strength, discipline, and a firm resolve achieve positions
of such status, and Colonel (Ret.) Jenkins brought great credit to himself, his family, this
state, and this nation through his outstanding performance and dedication; and
WHEREAS, his selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of human
spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding
accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be appropriately
recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins for his
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and this nation;
congratulate him on the grand occasion of his retirement; and 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
Colonel (Ret.) Christopher Jenkins.