HR720: HR720 Williams, Alfonzo; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Alfonzo Williams, who has served as Sheriff of Burke County since 2017 and has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience. The resolution notes he was the first African American Sheriff of Burke County and the first African American Police Chief of the Waynesboro Police Department. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House commends Williams' service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It is a statement of recognition rather than a policy or funding measure.

• Formally commends Alfonzo Williams for his service as Sheriff of Burke County since 2017.
• Recognizes him as the first African American Sheriff of Burke County and first African American Police Chief of the Waynesboro Police Department.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Williams.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Alfonzo Williams, the Sheriff of Burke County. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical outcome is that Williams receives an official copy of the House's statement recognizing his law enforcement career.

• The whereas clauses describe Williams' 35 years of law enforcement experience and his historic roles as Burke County's first African American Sheriff and Waynesboro's first African American Police Chief.
• The resolved clause has the House commend Williams' 'care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication' in his duties.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Williams.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)Primary sponsor
• Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)

• law enforcement
• Burke County
• ceremonial resolution
• sheriff