Bill Text: GA HR2138 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Reinhardt, Officer Bennie Eugene; condolences
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2138 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR2138-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2138
By:
Representatives Welch of the
110th,
Yates of the
73rd,
and Knight of the
126th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the life and memory of Officer Bennie Eugene Reinhardt; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Officer Bennie Eugene Reinhardt on March 18, 2012;
and
WHEREAS,
Officer Reinhardt was born on November 22, 1949, a beloved son of the late
Evelyn Bragg Hardeman and Bennie C. Reinhardt, Jr.; and
WHEREAS,
Officer Reinhardt was highly regarded as a person of unquestioned integrity and
dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS,
he joined the Locust Grove Police Department on October 6, 2002, and served as a
police officer for over nine years; and
WHEREAS,
he set an example of dedication to what the law enforcement profession is all
about and will always be remembered for his smile; and
WHEREAS,
Officer Reinhardt was united in love and marriage to Sheila Anne Reinhardt, and
was blessed with two remarkable children, Gena Lynn and Kurt, and two wonderful
stepchildren, Shannon Houston and Stan Helton; 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, 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 Reinhardt will long be remembered for
his love of family and friendship, and this loyal son, husband, 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 Bennie Eugene
Reinhardt 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 Bennie Eugene Reinhardt.
