Bill Text: GA HR916 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Christian, Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco, III; condolences
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR916 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR916-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 916
By:
Representatives McKillip of the
115th,
Powell of the
29th,
Huckaby of the
113th,
Heard of the
114th,
and Kaiser of the
59th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco Christian III; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco Christian III on March 22, 2011,
who was lost in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS,
Officer Christian was a beloved son of Carolyn Roberts Christian and Elmer "Bud"
Basco Christian II, was the dear brother of Jason Christian, and earned the
nickname "Buddy" because he was a friend to everyone he met; and
WHEREAS,
a graduate of Madison County High School, Officer Christian was highly regarded
as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of
law enforcement; and
WHEREAS,
he joined the Athens-Clarke County Police Department in December, 2002, and took
a three year hiatus from law enforcement to work for the traffic engineering
division of the Athens-Clarke Transportation and Public Works Department before
returning to police work; and
WHEREAS,
a man of deep and abiding faith, Officer Christian was an active member of Hull
Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, taught Sunday school, worked with the
Awana Children's Program, operated the sound equipment for the church, led a
men's group, and performed volunteer work; and
WHEREAS,
Officer Christian was united in love and marriage to Melissa Rutledge Christian,
and was blessed with two remarkable children, Callie and Wyatt; and
WHEREAS,
a true servant to the community, Officer Christian was a member of the Hull
Volunteer Fire Department, where he also served as chaplain, and was a member of
the Athens-Clarke County Police Honor Guard; and
WHEREAS,
he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he
demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS,
this law enforcement officer exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty,
outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all
his duties, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates
with his unyielding service to this state; and
WHEREAS,
he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of
his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS,
a compassionate and generous man, Officer Christian will long be remembered for
his love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, husband, brother, father,
and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing
him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in honoring the life and memory of Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco
Christian III and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his
passing.
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 family of
Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco Christian III.
