SR92: SR92 County Marshals' Day; recognize March 11, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends county marshals and deputy marshals throughout Georgia for their work protecting and serving their communities, noting that the office of marshal predates the office of sheriff in Georgia and traces back to before the state's independence. The resolution formally recognizes March 11, 2025, as County Marshals' Day at the state capitol, celebrating the work of county and deputy marshals and the organizations they lead. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Commends county marshals and deputy marshals in Georgia for their contributions to the communities they protect and serve.
• Designates March 11, 2025, as County Marshals' Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any statute; it has no enforcement mechanism or funding attached.

County marshals and deputy marshals across Georgia and the law enforcement organizations they lead are honored by this resolution. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight: it does not change any law, funding, or duties for marshals. Its main effect is public recognition, giving county marshals and their deputies a formal day of acknowledgment at the state capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the historical origin of the marshal's office in Georgia, noting it predates the office of sheriff.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate commend county and deputy marshals and the organizations they lead.
• The second resolving clause designates March 11, 2025, as County Marshals' Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

• law enforcement
• county government
• ceremonial resolution
• public safety