SR13: SR13 Coleman, Richard; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Richard Coleman for over 30 years of service as a Georgia peace officer, during which he held leadership roles including chief of police, chief of internal affairs, assistant chief of police, and police operations commander. The resolution recites his career achievements, such as certification as a Georgia law enforcement executive administrator and expertise in staffing, budgeting, and community engagement, and states that the Senate commends him for his dedication to public service in Chatham County. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Coleman.

• Formally commends Richard Coleman for over 30 years of service as a Georgia peace officer and law enforcement leader.
• Recites his career roles, including chief of police, chief of internal affairs, assistant chief of police, and police operations commander.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Richard Coleman.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial expression of appreciation.

The resolution directly names and honors Richard Coleman, a Chatham County law enforcement official. It does not impose any obligations, costs, or changes on the public, agencies, or any other group.

Because this is a commendation rather than a policy change, it has no direct effect on daily life, budgets, or law enforcement practice in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate record and a ceremonial copy given to Coleman.

• The whereas clauses describe Coleman's 30-plus year law enforcement career and leadership positions in Chatham County.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend his 'care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication' in his law enforcement duties.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Richard Coleman.

1. 2025-01-15Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-14Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)

• law enforcement
• legislative commendation
• Chatham County
• Georgia Senate resolution