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House
Resolution 20
By:
Representatives Levitas of the
82nd,
Hamilton of the
23rd,
and Rogers of the
26th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Honorable Doug Collins and inviting him to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Honorable Doug Collins has long been recognized by the citizens of his community
and state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep
personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the United States;
and
WHEREAS,
our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their
personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS,
the gentleman from the 27th District has represented the citizens of Hall,
Lumpkin, and White counties with great ability while simultaneously serving his
country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Air Force
Reserve; and
WHEREAS,
this extraordinary man is a chaplain in the 94th Air Wing at Dobbins Air Force
Base and was called up to active duty, deployed to the Iraq war zone in
September, 2008; and
WHEREAS,
he is a loving husband and father who recently became a member of the Georgia
Bar; and
WHEREAS,
whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the
troubled, or ministering through love and understanding, Chaplain Collins shows
the energy, devotion, and commitment truly reflective of divine guidance;
and
WHEREAS,
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered under the guiding heart and gentle
hands of Chaplain Collins is a source of strength, inspiration, and direction
for the members of the military forces; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding American, Honorable
Doug Collins, be recognized appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that members of this
body recognize Honorable Doug Collins for his courageous decision to dedicate
himself to the protection of the citizens of his country and state, wish him
Godspeed in continuing his ministry, and extend to his family the most profound
and sincere appreciation for all members of the United States military who stand
ever ready to lay the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body invite him and his loving
family to appear before the House of Representatives on such date and at such
time as determined by the Speaker of the House and that the Clerk of the House
of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of
this resolution to Honorable Doug Collins.