SR72: SR72 Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco, who is retiring in March after 35 years of service to the town. The resolution recounts his career: he was hired in February 1990 by former Mayor Henry E. Braselton, promoted to Chief in May 1991, and grew the department to 23 officers as the town expanded into four counties. It also notes his leadership roles, including as a GACP All-Hazard Council Representative and President of the Gwinnett Police Chiefs Association, and as the town's Public Safety Director. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide Chief Esco with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco for his 35 years of law enforcement service as he retires in March.
• Recites his career history, including his 1990 hiring, 1991 promotion to Chief, and growth of the department to 23 officers.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Chief Esco.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.

The resolution directly names and honors Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco. It also references the Town of Braselton, the Braselton Police Department, and organizations he served with, including the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) All-Hazard Council and the Gwinnett Police Chiefs Association.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, spend money, or create new rules. Its significance is symbolic, giving official Senate recognition to a local police chief's decades of public service ahead of his retirement.

• The whereas clauses describe Chief Esco's 35-year career, from his February 1990 hiring through his planned March retirement.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Chief Esco's 'care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication' in his role.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Chief Esco.

1. 2025-02-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-30Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)

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