HR 1027: Wakefield, Ronald "Ron" F.; outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Ronald "Ron" F. Wakefield, who worked for decades in services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including leadership roles at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) after moving to Georgia in 2005. The resolution recounts his career history, from starting as a direct care worker in Pennsylvania in 1982 to serving as Case Expeditor, Regional Service Administrator, and Director of Field Operations at DBHDD. It formally commends his service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to give him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ronald "Ron" F. Wakefield for his career of public service with DBHDD.
• Congratulates Wakefield on his retirement and extends wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wakefield.
• Makes no changes to Georgia law, as it is a commendatory resolution rather than a legislative act.

This resolution directly names and honors Ronald "Ron" F. Wakefield. It also references the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the agency serves, though it creates no new obligations for them.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, marking the retirement and career of a long-serving state employee and putting the House's formal recognition of his work on the public record.

• The resolved clause commends Wakefield for his outstanding public service with DBHDD and congratulates him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Wakefield.
• The whereas clauses detail his career, including roles as Case Expeditor in Region 3, Regional Service Administrator in Region 1, and Director of Field Operations.

1. 2026-01-15House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-15House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-15House Hopper (House)

• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)Primary sponsor
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)

• legislative commendation
• developmental disabilities services
• state employees
• Georgia DBHDD