House Resolution 434
By: Representatives Jones of the 143rd, Herring of the 145th, Flournoy of the 74th, and
McQueen of the 61st
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Terrance Lamont Cooper; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the members of this body wish to express their deepest and most sincere regret
at the passing of Terrance Lamont Cooper on February 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Terrance Lamont Cooper was born on June 3, 1971, in Queens, New York, and
later relocated to Georgia in 1985; and
WHEREAS, he was educated in the Bibb County School System, attending Florence Bernd
Elementary School and Appling B Middle School before graduating from Northeast High
School in 1989; and
WHEREAS, he pursued higher education at Valdosta State College before beginning his
professional career; and
WHEREAS, he answered the call to service by enlisting in the United States Army National
Guard, where he served honorably as a Material Storage and Handling Specialist with the
Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 148th Brigade; and
WHEREAS, as a Desert Storm Veteran (1990-1991), he demonstrated unwavering courage
and commitment to the defense of this nation; and
WHEREAS, he embarked on a distinguished career at the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, beginning as an IT Helpdesk Support Contractor in 1999, and through his hard
work and dedication, he became a full-time employee in July 2024 as a Helpdesk Lead; and
WHEREAS, Terrance Lamont Cooper was a devoted son, friend, and colleague whose
kindness, dedication, and service will long be remembered by those who knew and loved
him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Terrance Lamont Cooper,
express their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, and recognize his outstanding
contributions to both his community and the nation.
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
family of Terrance Lamont Cooper.