HR1396: HR1396 Coker, Jim; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 129 1072 House Resolution 1396 By: Representative Martinez of the 111th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Jim Coker; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Jim Coker on January 22, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Jim Coker was born on August 28, 1940, a beloved son, husband, father, and4 uncle; and5 WHEREAS, Jim Coker was a proud graduate of Loganville High School, the University of6 Georgia, and Woodrow Wilson College of Law; and7 WHEREAS, he was an Eagle Scout and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and8 liberty with the United States Army; and9 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 55 y ears, Kaye, and was10 blessed with two remarkable children, Jennifer and Jessica, and two wonderful11 grandchildren, Jaxon and James; and12 H. R. 1396 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1072 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his generosity, sense of humor, and valued13 service to the community, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to14 his family and friends were admired by others; and15 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation16 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he17 made this world a better place in which to live; and18 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Jim Coker will long be remembered for his19 love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great20 fortune of knowing him; and21 WHEREAS, Jim Coker was a die hard UGA Dawg fan.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory o f Jim Coker and express24 their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27 family of Jim Coker.28 H. R. 1396 - 2 -