Honoring the life and legacy of Captain Michael D'Angelo Garigan for his service and devotion to his community.

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 301 Honoring the life and legacy of Captain Michael D’Angelo Garigan for his service and devotion to his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 12, 2021 Mrs. GREENE of Georgia (for herself and Ms. HERRELL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Captain Michael D’Angelo Garigan for his service and devotion to his community. Whereas Captain Michael D. Garigan was born on June 2, 1964, in Gordon County, Georgia, where he was a life- long resident; Whereas Captain Garigan was born to a well-known and highly respected Gordon County family; Whereas Captain Garigan attended Calhoun public schools and went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Jacksonville State University; Whereas Captain Garigan was an accomplished athlete, being a standout football player in high school and continuing to play football in college; VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Apr 13, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR301.IH HR301 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 301 IH Whereas Captain Garigan was an active member of his com- munity, known for broadcasting high school football games on local radio and umpiring baseball and football games for local youth leagues; Whereas Captain Garigan was dedicated to his church and served as a deacon; Whereas Captain Garigan joined the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office in February 1989 and served uninterrupted for more than three decades; Whereas Captain Garigan served as a patrol deputy, detec- tive, and coordinator for the Gordon County Sheriff’s Of- fice’s D.A.R.E. program; Whereas during his time as coordinator for D.A.R.E., Cap- tain Garigan mentored hundreds of young people; Whereas Captain Garigan rose steadily through the ranks of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office and was decorated over a dozen times for exemplary police work; Whereas upon reaching the rank of captain, Captain Garigan was assigned commanding officer of the jail division; Whereas Captain Garigan was undeterred in serving his com- munity and fulfilling his duties as commanding officer despite the jail’s hazardous conditions brought on by the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas Captain Garigan was hospitalized on January 5, 2021, and diagnosed with COVID–19; Whereas following a courageous fight, Captain Garigan passed away in the line-of-duty on January 24, 2021; Whereas Captain Garigan is remembered as a devoted, brave, fair, and impartial man who served his community with kindness and humility for many years of his life; and VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Apr 13, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR301.IH HR301 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 301 IH Whereas it is fitting that the United States House of Rep- resentatives recognize him for his career and contribu- tions toward public service: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) honors the life and legacy of Captain Mi- 2 chael D’Angelo Garigan for his— 3 (A) lifelong commitment to his community; 4 (B) over three decades of service in the 5 Gordon County Sheriff’s Office; and 6 (C) impact on the lives of thousands of 7 young people; 8 (2) extends its condolences to his wife, Mrs. 9 Leslie D. Garigan, and his family; 10 (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the 11 House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy 12 of this resolution to the family of Captain Garigan 13 and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office; and 14 (4) commends Captain Garigan for his devotion 15 to his family, community, church, and the Nation 16 and its ideals. 17 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:55 Apr 13, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR301.IH HR301 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS