HR822: HR822 Nelson, Sergeant Trey; recipient of the 2024 Officer of the Year award; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Sergeant Trey Nelson of the Dunwoody Police Department, who was named the 2024 Officer of the Year by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Metro Atlanta Traffic Enforcement Network. The resolution describes his career with the department since 2010, including work in patrol, community outreach, and public information before his promotion to sergeant in the traffic division. The text highlights his efforts on school zone speed enforcement, distracted driving checks, and educating young drivers, as well as a 2024 meritorious service medal from the Dunwoody City Council for saving a choking toddler with a suction device. The resolution formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy.

• Formally commends Sergeant Trey Nelson for receiving the 2024 Officer of the Year award from state and metro Atlanta traffic safety organizations.
• Recounts his service history with the Dunwoody Police Department, including roles in patrol, community outreach, public information, and traffic enforcement.
• Notes his work on school zone enforcement, distracted driving checks, and youth driver education.
• Recognizes a 2024 meritorious service medal he received from the Dunwoody City Council for reviving a choking toddler.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Sergeant Nelson.

This resolution directly names and honors Sergeant Trey Nelson and the Dunwoody Police Department. It does not create legal obligations or change any Georgia law affecting the public.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is purely ceremonial, offering official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a local police officer.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Sergeant Nelson's award, career history, and specific public safety contributions.
• The resolving clause commends Sergeant Nelson for his care, courage, and dedication as a public servant.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sergeant Nelson.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)Primary sponsor

• law enforcement recognition
• traffic safety
• Dunwoody Police Department
• legislative honors