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House Resolution 26
By: Representatives Carson of the 46
th
, Ehrhart of the 36
th
, Seabaugh of the 34
th
, Parsons of
the 44
th
, and Williams of the 37
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Captain Matthew T. Brown upon his retirement; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, Captain Matthew T. Brown has served with honor and distinction as a member3
of the Cobb County Police Department for more than 30 years; and4
WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure, Captain Brown has worked as part of vital5
departments such as the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Special6
Victims Unit, and Major Crimes Unit; and7
WHEREAS, he has further dedicated innumerable hours of his time and energy toward8
volunteering with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc., ensuring that the youth of9
Cobb County are protected from abuse; and10
WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all11
of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of Cobb12
County; and13
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WHEREAS, this spirited law enforcement professional has exhibited extraordinary devotion
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to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his15
duties; and16
WHEREAS, Captain Brown's efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been17
recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including18
a Medal of Valor, the 300 Club Award, and the Chief's Award; and19
WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others is an outstanding example of20
the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others;21
and22
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and23
often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement professionals on behalf of the24
citizens of this state.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26
the members of this body recognize and commend Captain Matthew T. Brown upon the27
grand occasion of his retirement for his efficient, effective, and dedicated service to Cobb28
County as well as express their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined29
for others the meaning of public servant.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to32
Captain Matthew T. Brown.33
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