SR72: SR72 Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco; commend

25 LC 112 2739 Senate Resolution 72 By: Senators Ginn of the 47th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others A RESOLUTION Commending Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco retires in March after 35 years of dedicated2 service to the town and its community; and3 WHEREAS, Chief Esco was hired by former Mayor Henry E. Braselton in February 19904 after earning his P.O.S.T. certification the year before, and he was promoted to Chief in May5 1991; and6 WHEREAS, as the town expanded into four counties, Chief Esco gr ew the department's7 personnel to 23 officers; and8 WHEREAS, alongside the department's methodical growth in personnel, Chief Esco oversaw9 advancements in technology, training, equipment, vehicle upgrad es, and certifications to10 meet modern law enforcement needs; and11 WHEREAS, Chief Esco has served with distinction in additional r oles such as a GACP12 All-Hazard Council Representative and President of the Gwinnett Police Chiefs Association;13 and14 S. R. 72 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2739 WHEREAS, in his role as Public Safety Director for the Town of Braselton, Chief Esco has15 ensured a safe and tranquil environment for its residents and visitors.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body17 commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Braselton Police18 Chief Terry Esco in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation and express their utmost19 appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed21 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Braselton Police22 Chief Terry Esco.23 S. R. 72 - 2 -