HR26: HR26 Brown, Captain Matthew T.; retirement; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Captain Matthew T. Brown of the Cobb County Police Department upon his retirement. It recounts his more than 30 years of service, including work in the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Special Victims Unit, and Major Crimes Unit, as well as his volunteer work with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Captain Brown for his dedicated service to Cobb County and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirements.

• Formally recognizes and commends Captain Matthew T. Brown of the Cobb County Police Department upon his retirement.
• Recounts his more than 30 years of service, including work in specialized units handling crimes against persons and children.
• Notes his volunteer work with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc. protecting children from abuse.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Captain Brown.

This resolution directly names and honors Captain Matthew T. Brown, a retiring Cobb County Police Department officer. It does not create obligations or effects for any other group of Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; it is a formal, ceremonial gesture by the House of Representatives to publicly recognize one officer's decades of service to Cobb County as he retires.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Captain Brown's more than 30 years with the Cobb County Police Department and his work in units addressing crimes against persons and children.
• It notes awards he received, including a Medal of Valor, the 300 Club Award, and the Chief's Award.
• The resolving clause formally commends Captain Brown for his service upon his retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Captain Brown.

1. 2025-01-15House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-15House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-15House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• Ginny Ehrhart (R, HD-036)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
• Mary Williams (D, HD-037)

• law enforcement recognition
• Cobb County
• legislative resolution
• police retirement