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This resolution pays tribute to Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., a distinguished Georgian who passed away on January 24, 2025, by highlighting his significant contributions to education, community, and family. Born in Polk County in 1935, Rutland dedicated over 33 years to teaching and coaching in the Polk School District, where he was recognized as Wrestling Coach of the Year and served 12 years on the School District Board of Education. Beyond his educational career, he was a local businessman who owned and operated Rutland Farm, a Georgia Centennial Farm, and Christmas Tree City for 47 years. The resolution emphasizes his deep Baptist faith, his loving family life with his wife Lynda and their two children and three grandchildren, and his reputation for integrity, kindness, and community service. The Senate formally honors his memory by expressing sincere regret at his passing and directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the resolution to his family, recognizing Rutland as a person who made the world a better place through his exemplary life and character.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70442