Georgia CommonsSR 203: Rutland Jr., Guy Jehue; condolences
Last action February 19, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., a longtime Polk County educator, coach, and school board member who died in January 2025.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the life of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., who was born in Polk County in 1935 and died on January 24, 2025. The resolution recounts his 33 years teaching and coaching in the Polk School District, his 12 years on the Polk School District Board of Education, his ownership of Rutland Farm and Christmas Tree City, his church membership, and his family. The Senate formally resolves to honor his memory and express regret at his passing. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements; it is a ceremonial statement.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret at the death of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr. and honors his life and memory.
- Recounts his 33-year career teaching and coaching in the Polk School District and his 12 years on its Board of Education.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., including his wife Lynda, children Ashley and Jud, and three grandchildren. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute a copy of the resolution to the family.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its practical effect is a formal, permanent statement of recognition from the state Senate that will be given to Rutland's family as a keepsake honoring his life and community service.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate joins in honoring Rutland's life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution 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
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- condolences
- Polk County
- education