HR990: HR990 Roberson, Dave; 2025 Awards of Honor recipient; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dave Roberson, who was recently re-elected to his second term as Sheriff of Floyd County after 30 years of continuous service. The resolution lists his professional certifications, past awards, community board memberships, volunteer work, and civic involvement in the Rome, Georgia area. The resolution formally recognizes Roberson for his dedication to the community and commends him as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Roberson. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal expression of praise and good wishes.

• Formally recognizes Dave Roberson for his dedication to the Floyd County community and his 30 years of service as Sheriff.
• Commends Roberson as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Roberson for continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Roberson.

The resolution directly names and honors Dave Roberson, the Sheriff of Floyd County. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses; it is purely a formal statement of recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgia law. Its significance is purely ceremonial, giving official public recognition through the Georgia House of Representatives to a local sheriff for his long record of service and community involvement in Floyd County.

• The whereas clauses detail Roberson's 30 years as Floyd County Sheriff, his law enforcement certifications, and prior awards including the 2022 Georgia Department of Community Supervision Public Stakeholder Award.
• The whereas clauses also describe his volunteer roles on boards such as the Sexual Assault Center of NWGA and Harbor House Child Advocacy Center, and civic groups like the Coosa Valley Fraternal Order of Police.
• The resolved clause formally commends Roberson as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Roberson.

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

• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)Primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)

• Floyd County Sheriff
• legislative honor resolution
• law enforcement recognition
• Rome Georgia community service