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House Resolution 307
By: Representatives Howard of the 71
st
, Burchett of the 176
th
, Huddleston of the 72
nd
, Smith
of the 70
th
, and Smith of the 18
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law3
enforcement officers with the untimely passing of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow on4
August 23, 2024; and5
WHEREAS, Investigator Bristow was born on July 2, 1994, in Fayetteville, North Carolina,6
the beloved son of Robert Bristow and Shelly Murray Bristow; and7
WHEREAS, Investigator Bristow was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and8
state as well as by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and9
dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and10
WHEREAS, he served with honor and distinction as a member of the Carroll County11
Sheriff's Office for six years, and his life was tragically taken in the line of duty while he12
heroically carried out the difficult responsibilities of his vocation; and13
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WHEREAS, prior to his position at the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Investigator Bristow
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served as part of the Ware County Sheriff's Office and the Waycross Police Department; and15
WHEREAS, Investigator Bristow exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service,16
outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties; and17
WHEREAS, beyond his career, he found great happiness in watching his son, Noah, play18
baseball, often offering guidance from the sidelines, and he shared an unbreakable bond with19
his daughter, Bella, whom he adored and treasured as his princess; and20
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Melissa, and he was further21
blessed with two true canine companions, Bo Duke and Daisy Duke, who served as his loyal22
sidekicks; and23
WHEREAS, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of24
others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement25
professionals have on the lives and well-being of others.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Investigator Taylor28
Jaimeson Bristow and express their most sincere condolences at his passing.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the31
family of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow.32
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