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House Resolution 1659
By: Representatives Snow of the 2^nd, Coleman of the 142^nd, Walker of the 141^st and Reece of the 11^th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Col. George Ellis of the Georgia State Patrol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the bodies of hundreds of persons thought previously to have been properly cremated in accordance with the wishes of their families were recently discovered in Walker County, Georgia, in deplorable and shocking conditions; and

WHEREAS, these discoveries have brought immeasurable heartache to family members in Walker County and surrounding areas in Georgia and Tennessee, and have led to the filing of criminal charges against certain persons; and

WHEREAS, Col. George Ellis and others are making great effort to accurately identify those bodies as rapidly as possible and to bring aid and comfort to the families who have been hurt by these events.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Col. George Ellis for responding promptly to these disturbing events and continuing in his diligent efforts to alleviate suffering and bring the responsible parties to justice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Col. George Ellis.