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Senate Resolution 60
By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Robertson of the 29th, Williams of the
25th, Hatchett of the 50th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies
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Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia, there are more than 700 police chiefs and heads of law3
enforcement agencies who provide the critical service of managing approximately 45,0004
sworn peace officers; and5
WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is an organization of honorable men6
and women dedicated to the preservation of the lives and property of Georgia citizens in a7
professional and ethical manner; and8
WHEREAS, these brave law enforcement leaders provide public service above and beyond9
the call of duty, often at great personal risk and tremendous sacrifice of not only themselves10
but also their families; and11
WHEREAS, from the time of their initial police chief's training provided by the Georgia12
Association of Chiefs of Police and throughout their careers, each member has demonstrated13
continuous loyalty to the call to serve and has combined and increased their public safety14
effectiveness through cooperation with state, county, and local governmental officials; and15
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WHEREAS, police chiefs and heads of law enforcement agencies of Georgia support the
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continuous elevation of standards and training of law enforcement managers and have been17
instrumental in increasing the public's awareness of methods for avoiding being victims of18
crime; and19
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the police chiefs and heads of law20
enforcement agencies of Georgia be recognized for their many personal sacrifices as well as21
their outstanding and courageous contributions to the citizens of this state.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23
recognize March 6, 2025, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Day at24
the state capitol and commend each police chief and head of a law enforcement agency in25
this state for his or her outstanding commitment to the people of this state.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Scott Gray,28
President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, and A. A. Butch Ayers, Executive29
Director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.30
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