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Senate Resolution 13
By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Jones II of the 22nd and Jackson of the 41st
A RESOLUTION
Commending Richard Coleman; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Richard Coleman has dedicated over 30 years to law enforcement as a Georgia2
peace officer, earning certification as a Georgia law enforcement executive administrator and3
serving in leadership roles such as chief of police, chief of internal affairs, assistant chief of4
police, and police operations commander; and5
WHEREAS, he has demonstrated extensive expertise in staffing, budgeting, policy creation,6
outsourcing, resource management, and community engagement throughout his distinguished7
career; and8
WHEREAS, Richard Coleman is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for9
excellence in all of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the10
citizens of Chatham County; and11
WHEREAS, he is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local12
government officials as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration13
of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and14
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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 throughout16
his exemplary career; and17
WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others stands as an outstanding18
example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and19
well-being of others; and20
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and21
often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement professionals on behalf of the22
citizens of this state.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24
commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Richard Coleman25
in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation and express their utmost appreciation for26
having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Richard Coleman.29
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