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05 LC 18 4568
House Resolution 837
By: Representatives Day of the 163rd, Smith of the 129th, Cox of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Scott of the 153rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending Major Thomas David Nations; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Major Thomas David Nations has served with honor and distinction in law enforcement for over 30 years as a member of the Fayetteville Police Department and the Fayette County Sheriff's Department; and

WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of the City of Fayetteville and Fayette County; and

WHEREAS, he is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local government officials as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, this spirited law enforcement professional has exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and his efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been recognized by his peers; and

WHEREAS, he is the beloved spouse of Lynda Nations and he will be celebrating his sixtieth birthday on March 24, 2005; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement officers on behalf of the citizens of this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body unanimously commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Major Thomas David Nations in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation for the past three decades; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his birthday; and extend to him their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.

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 Major Thomas David Nations.