HR925: HR925 Gulledge, Sheriff Gary; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recounts the career of Gary Gulledge, who served as the 47th sheriff of Paulding County from 2008 until his retirement in 2024, capping a 34-year law enforcement career that began in 1990. The resolution details his roles as jailer, patrol deputy, warrant officer, and K-9 deputy, his work overseeing new training and detention facilities, and his service on statewide boards including the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Commission on Medical Cannabis. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Gulledge's service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends Gary Gulledge for his 34-year law enforcement career and his service as Paulding County sheriff from 2008 to 2024.
• Congratulates Gulledge on his retirement and expresses wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gulledge.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly honors Gary Gulledge, the retired Paulding County sheriff. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of his service to Paulding County and to statewide law enforcement bodies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it does not change any statute or create any program. Its significance is symbolic, recording the state legislature's formal recognition of one official's career in public service.

• The whereas clauses recount Gulledge's career, including his time as jailer, patrol deputy, warrant officer, and K-9 deputy.
• The whereas clauses describe his oversight of a new training facility built in 2016 and a new law enforcement and detention facility built in 2020.
• The resolved clause formally commends Gulledge's service and congratulates him on his retirement.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Gulledge.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)Primary sponsor
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)

• law enforcement
• sheriffs
• Paulding County
• legislative commendation