HR46: HR46 Freeman, Sheriff Ron; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Sheriff Ron Freeman of the Forsyth County Police Department. It recounts his service as sheriff since 2016, his recognition as Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriff's Association, his leadership roles within that association and the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, and his family's long history in law enforcement. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's congratulations and appreciation for Sheriff Freeman's service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally recognizes and congratulates Sheriff Ron Freeman for being named Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriff's Association.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for his years of service as sheriff of the Forsyth County Police Department.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sheriff Freeman.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names Sheriff Ron Freeman of the Forsyth County Police Department. It does not impose obligations on the public, other law enforcement agencies, or state agencies; its effect is limited to formal recognition.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it places the General Assembly's public recognition of a local sheriff's career and honors on the official record.

• The whereas clauses describe Sheriff Freeman's tenure since 2016, his Sheriff of the Year award, and his roles with the Georgia Sheriff's Association and the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates Sheriff Freeman and expresses the House's appreciation for his service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

1. 2025-01-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-17House Hopper (House)

• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)

• law enforcement recognition
• Forsyth County
• sheriffs
• legislative honors