| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0017 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 26 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Carson of the 46 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Ehrhart of the 36 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Seabaugh of the 34 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Parsons of |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Williams of the 37 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Captain Matthew T. Brown upon his retirement; and for other |
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| 18 | 18 | | purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Captain Matthew T. Brown has served with honor and distinction as a member3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | of the Cobb County Police Department for more than 30 years; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure, Captain Brown has worked as part of vital5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | departments such as the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Special6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | Victims Unit, and Major Crimes Unit; and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | WHEREAS, he has further dedicated innumerable hours of his time and energy toward8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | volunteering with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc., ensuring that the youth of9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | Cobb County are protected from abuse; and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of Cobb12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | County; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 26 |
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| 31 | 31 | | - 1 - 25 LC 129 0017 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, this spirited law enforcement professional has exhibited extraordinary devotion |
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| 34 | 34 | | to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | duties; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Captain Brown's efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | a Medal of Valor, the 300 Club Award, and the Chief's Award; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others is an outstanding example of20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others;21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement professionals on behalf of the24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | citizens of this state.25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Captain Matthew T. Brown upon the27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | grand occasion of his retirement for his efficient, effective, and dedicated service to Cobb28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | County as well as express their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | for others the meaning of public servant.30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | Captain Matthew T. Brown.33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | H. R. 26 |
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