[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 301 Introduced in House (IH)]
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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.
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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
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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 lifelong 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;
Whereas Captain Garigan was an active member of his community, 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, detective, and coordinator
for the Gordon County Sheriff's Office's D.A.R.E. program;
Whereas during his time as coordinator for D.A.R.E., Captain 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 community 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
Whereas it is fitting that the United States House of Representatives recognize
him for his career and contributions toward public service: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) honors the life and legacy of Captain Michael D'Angelo
Garigan for his--
(A) lifelong commitment to his community;
(B) over three decades of service in the Gordon
County Sheriff's Office; and
(C) impact on the lives of thousands of young
people;
(2) extends its condolences to his wife, Mrs. Leslie D.
Garigan, and his family;
(3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to
the family of Captain Garigan and the Gordon County Sheriff's
Office; and
(4) commends Captain Garigan for his devotion to his
family, community, church, and the Nation and its ideals.
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