SR906: SR906 Gilligan, Patrick Dennis; condolences

26 LC 129 1317 Senate Resolution 906 By: Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Strickland of the 42nd, Hatchett of the 50th, Albers of the 56th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Patrick Dennis Gilligan; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Patrick Dennis Gilligan on January 28, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Patrick Dennis Gilligan was born on June 8, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a4 beloved son of Charles Gilligan and Frances Kramer; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Air Force and Air Force Reserves, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow7 Americans for over 20 years; and 8 WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Patrick Dennis Gilligan was a devoted member9 of Calvary Road Baptist Church in Virginia and First Redeemer Church in Georgia; and 10 WHEREAS, he is the proud father of four wonderful children, Rob in, Jamie, Emily and11 Dayna, and three remarkable grandchildren, Luke, Noah, and Anthony; and12 S. R. 906 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1317 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern13 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his14 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, Patrick Dennis Gill igan will long be19 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who20 had the great fortune of knowing him.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22 join in honoring the life and memory of Patrick Dennis Gilligan and express their deepest23 and most sincere regret at his passing.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed25 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the family of26 Patrick Dennis Gilligan.27 S. R. 906 - 2 -