House Resolution 1421
By: Representatives Ballard of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 143rd, Dickey
of the 134th, Crowe of the 118th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Officer Matthew Wojtel; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Officer Matthew Wojtel has served with honor and distinction with the Warner
Robins Police Department since February 26, 2018; and
WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all
of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of the
State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on January 29, 2026, Officer Wojtel sustained several gunshot wounds in the
line of duty, and is currently in recovery; and
WHEREAS, he is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local
government officials as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration
of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, this spirited law enforcement professional has exhibited extraordinary devotion
to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his
duties; and
WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others is an outstanding example of
the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others;
and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and
often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement professionals on behalf of the
citizens of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication
exhibited by Officer Matthew Wojtel in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation and
express their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the
meaning of public servant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Officer Matthew Wojtel.