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03 LC 8 5320
House Resolution
78
By: Representatives Rogers of the 20th, Reece of the 21st, Amerson of the 9th, Mills of the 67th, Post 2 and Coan of the 67th, Post 1
By: Representatives Rogers of the 20th, Reece of the 21st, Amerson of the 9th, Mills of the 67th, Post 2 and Coan of the 67th, Post 1
A RESOLUTION
Expressing regret at the passing of Donald
“Lance” Roland; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Donald “Lance” Roland will be long remembered by the many students, teachers, and staff at Gainesville High School where his leadership and ability were greatly admired and valued; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and received a BS degree from Mars Hill College, a master’s degree from Clemson University, and a specialist degree in education from Lincoln Memorial University; and
WHEREAS, he was a defensive coordinator for the Red Elephants varsity football team and was a wonderful counselor who provided encouragement to students at all academic levels and offered confidential guidance on personal development issues; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his demanding career, Lance was an active member of Lakewood Baptist Church where he was a faithful participant in its services to the community ; and
WHEREAS, he was a loving husband to Janet Jones Roland and a dedicated father to two young children, Ralston Mason Roland and Grace Elizabeth Roland; and his family will cherish their memories forever.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express regret at the passing of Donald “Lance” Roland and convey their heartfelt sympathy to the members of his beloved family.
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 the Roland family.
WHEREAS, Donald “Lance” Roland will be long remembered by the many students, teachers, and staff at Gainesville High School where his leadership and ability were greatly admired and valued; and
WHEREAS, he was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and received a BS degree from Mars Hill College, a master’s degree from Clemson University, and a specialist degree in education from Lincoln Memorial University; and
WHEREAS, he was a defensive coordinator for the Red Elephants varsity football team and was a wonderful counselor who provided encouragement to students at all academic levels and offered confidential guidance on personal development issues; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his demanding career, Lance was an active member of Lakewood Baptist Church where he was a faithful participant in its services to the community ; and
WHEREAS, he was a loving husband to Janet Jones Roland and a dedicated father to two young children, Ralston Mason Roland and Grace Elizabeth Roland; and his family will cherish their memories forever.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express regret at the passing of Donald “Lance” Roland and convey their heartfelt sympathy to the members of his beloved family.
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 the Roland family.