HR720: HR720 Williams, Alfonzo; commend

25 LC 129 0283 House Resolution 720 By: Representatives Myles of the 126th and Howard of the 129th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Alfonzo Williams; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Alfonzo Williams has served with honor and distinction as the Sheriff of Burke2 County since 2017; and3 WHEREAS, Sheriff Williams has over 35 years of law enforcement experience, and made4 history as the first African American Sheriff of Burke County and the first African American5 Police Chief of the City of Waynesboro Police Department; and6 WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who striv es for excellence in all7 of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and s afety of the citizens of8 Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, he is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local10 government officials as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration11 of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and12 H. R. 720 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0283 WHEREAS, this spirited law enforcement professional has exhibited extraordinary devotion13 to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his14 duties; and15 WHEREAS, Sheriff Williams' efficient and effective commitment t o excellence has been16 recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including17 several Officer of the Year awards; and18 WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others is an outstanding example of19 the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others;20 and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and22 often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement profess ionals on behalf of the23 citizens of this state.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, a nd selfless dedication26 exhibited by Alfonzo Williams in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation and express27 their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly define d for others the meaning of28 public servant.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to31 Alfonzo Williams.32 H. R. 720 - 2 -