Georgia CommonsHR 329: Rutland, Guy Jehue, Jr.; condolences
Last action February 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., a longtime Polk County educator, farmer, and businessman who died in January 2025.
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In plain language
This resolution is a memorial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes the life of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., who died on January 24, 2025, and recounts his decades of service to Polk County as a teacher and coach, his 12 years 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 regret at his passing. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to his family, which is the resolution's only concrete action.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the House's regret at his passing and recounts his career and community service in Polk County.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for his family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly affects the family of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., who will receive an official copy, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing it. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing a formal, permanent record of the legislature's recognition of a private citizen's life and community contributions for his family and Polk County.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Rutland's life, including his birth in Polk County in 1935, his 33 years teaching and coaching in the Polk School District, and 12 years on its Board of Education.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives join in honoring his memory and expressing regret at his passing.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to his family.
From the bill
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
Topics
- condolence resolution
- Polk County
- Georgia House of Representatives
- memorial tribute