HR694: HR694 Deese, Sheriff Terry; retirement from the Peach County Sheriff's Department; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Sheriff Terry Deese, who served the Peach County Sheriff's Office starting in 1983 and served as Sheriff since 2004, for his career in law enforcement. The resolution lists his accomplishments, including being named 2017 Sheriff of the Year and receiving the 2012 Trailblazer Award from Fort Valley State University. It formally commends him for his dedication and congratulates him on his retirement. The resolution also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the document to Sheriff Deese as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Sheriff Terry Deese for his service at the Peach County Sheriff's Office since 1983 and as Sheriff since 2004.
• Congratulates him on his retirement and expresses appreciation for his work in law enforcement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sheriff Deese.

This resolution directly names Sheriff Terry Deese and the Peach County Sheriff's Office. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or state law.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly honor a retiring local law enforcement official's decades of service to Peach County.

• The whereas clauses recount Sheriff Deese's career, starting at the Peach County Sheriff's Office in 1983 and becoming Sheriff in 2004.
• The resolution notes his 2017 Sheriff of the Year honor and 2012 Trailblazer Award from Fort Valley State University.
• The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate him on his retirement.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Sheriff Deese.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)Primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)

• law enforcement
• Peach County
• sheriff retirement
• legislative commendation