HR323: HR323 Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); 41 years of service; Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; 03/06/25; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE, a nonprofit organization of Black law enforcement executives founded nationally in 1976 and established in Georgia in 1984. The text recounts the chapter's history, its role in training and mentoring law enforcement leaders, and its record of producing nine national NOBLE presidents, including several Georgia public safety officials. The resolution formally commends the chapter for 41 years of service and designates March 6, 2025 as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

• Formally commends the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE for 41 years of service to Georgia communities and criminal justice agencies.
• Designates March 6, 2025 as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• Recounts the chapter's history and leadership record without creating any new legal requirements or funding.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE and its members, including current and former law enforcement executives it recognizes by name, and the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a copy for distribution. It has no effect on the general public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to a formal recognition ceremony at the capitol and a commemorative document given to the organization.

• The whereas clauses describe NOBLE's founding in 1976 and the Georgia Chapter's creation in 1984 by Atlanta Public Safety Director George Napper and others.
• The resolution lists nine national NOBLE presidents elected from the Georgia Chapter, including Fulton County Sheriff Jackie Barrett and GBI Deputy Director Natalie Ammons.
• The resolving clause commends the Georgia Chapter for 41 years of service and designates March 6, 2025 as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• law enforcement
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia House resolution
• criminal justice organizations