HR102: HR102 Freeman, Sheriff Ron; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Sheriff Ron Freeman of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. It notes that he has served as sheriff since his 2016 election, was recently named Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and holds leadership roles including second vice president of that association and a board position with the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The resolution highlights his family's long history in law enforcement and lists awards he has received, including a Medal of Valor and a Medal of Merit. It does not change any Georgia law; it formally congratulates Freeman and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and congratulates Sheriff Ron Freeman for being named Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriff's Association.
• States the House's appreciation for his service as sheriff of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office since 2016.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sheriff Freeman.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as a resolution of this kind does not amend Georgia law.

The resolution names and honors Sheriff Ron Freeman of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. It has no legal effect on other individuals, agencies, or the public, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a law.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight; it does not change how law enforcement operates in Forsyth County or Georgia. Its practical effect is a formal, on-the-record commendation and a printed copy presented to Sheriff Freeman.

• The whereas clauses describe Freeman's tenure as sheriff 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 Freeman and expresses the House's appreciation for his service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Freeman.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House 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
• sheriff recognition
• Forsyth County
• legislative commendation