EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

During times of crisis, it is important to remember the significance and role of
faith; and

The Homeland Security Volunteer Chaplain Program was formed to establish a
means of communication among all law enforcement and public safety chaplains
in the event of a major catastrophic incident in our state; and

The Homeland Security Volunteer Chaplains are representative of the different
areas of law enforcement and public safety, including but not limited to the
Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Chiefs of Police,
Georgia Sheriffs Association, and the Department of Natural Resources; and

The Homeland Security Volunteer Chaplains meet at the call of the Senior
Homeland Security Chaplain, and selflessly serve without compensation.

Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AU'I‘HORITY VESTED IN ME AS
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, rr IS HEREBY

That Dr. Laudis H. “Rick” Lanford shall continue to serve as the Senior
Homeland Security Chaplain.

IT IS FURTHER

That Dr. Lanford is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Homeland
Security Volunteer Chaplain Program and may designate and swear in other
ordained ministers who meet the training, educational, and professional

requirements of the Homeland Security Volunteer Chaplain Program.

This 25 A/Elay of February, 2011.

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GOVERNOR