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HR 1436: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize

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House Resolution 1436

By: Representatives Crowe of the 118th, Hitchens of the 161st, Neal of the 79th, Sainz of the 180th, and McDonald III of the 26th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol exists to honor this state's Law enforcement officers for putting their lives on the line every day and to commend them for everything they do; and

WHEREAS, Georgia law enforcement officers are highly trained professionals who work overtime to ensure the safety of our communities and whose duties primarily involve the enforcement of laws, protecting life & property, keeping the peace, and other public safety related duties; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff is the oldest law enforcement office known throughout history; sheriffs are duly elected constitutional officers and the only lawfully commissioned chief law enforcement officers in the country; and

WHEREAS, Georgia Police Departments provide police services in the State of Georgia that are aimed at achieving more effective and efficient crime control, a reduced fear of crime, an improved quality of life, and an improved police legitimacy through a proactive reliance on community resources that seeks to minimize crime-causing conditions and ensures that all Georgia citizens are served in a professional, ethical, and equitable manner by establishing strong commitments with all segments of society based on trust and positive, professional relationships; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement officers from Georgia's state agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, DNR, GBI, and other law enforcement agencies, work cooperatively to enhance public safety by enforcing traffic laws and traffic investigations; providing assistance in areas of criminal investigations and forensic laboratory services; responding to natural disasters; enforcing hunting laws and boating safety; and many other areas that support the overall mission of crime prevention and public safety for the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall was dedicated to honor these brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting life and property in the proud tradition of the public safety services; and

WHEREAS, Georgia law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day as they a serve with honor, courage, dignity, and concern for their fellow citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commend law enforcement officers in Georgia for protecting our communities and for putting their lives on the line every day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers.