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Senate Resolution 413
By: Senators Kennedy of the 18th and Walker III of the 20th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Sergeant Patrick Michael Sondron and dedicating a bridge in his
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memory; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, born on July 21, 1975, in Miami, Florida, Patrick Michael Sondron was the3
cherished son of Michael and Patricia Sondron; and4
WHEREAS, following his graduation from Orange Park High School in 1993, Sergeant5
Sondron enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served as a guardian of this6
nation's freedom and liberty; and7
WHEREAS, he continued to serve his community through a career in law enforcement,8
starting his career in 1999 with the Fort Valley Police Department, adeptly serving on the9
Byron Police Department, and dedicating 13 years to the Peach County Sheriff's Office,10
where he was a sergeant for the patrol division and a member of the SWAT team; and11
WHEREAS, Sergeant Sondron was highly regarded by the citizens of his community and12
state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication13
to the sound principles of law enforcement; and14
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WHEREAS, a dedicated public servant, a respected partner in law enforcement, and a kind,
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level-headed individual, Sergeant Sondron had a profound impact on the Warner Robins16
community, and his loss deeply affected the citizens of Peach County; and17
WHEREAS, Sergeant Sondron exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service,18
outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties, and19
it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be20
recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL22
ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 49 over Interstate 75 (Exit 149)23
in Peach County is dedicated as the Sgt. Patrick Sondron Memorial Bridge.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and25
directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Sgt. Patrick Sondron26
Memorial Bridge.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the family of29
Sergeant Patrick Michael Sondron and to the Department of Transportation.30
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