[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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