HR 1552: Roberts, Chief Kevin; distinguished service to Clayton County; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Chief Kevin Roberts of the Clayton County Police Department. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally documents and praises his career, from starting as a corrections officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections in 1993 to becoming a patrol officer with Clayton County Police in 1998 and rising to Chief of Police in 2018. The resolution recounts his education, including degrees from Shorter University and Columbus State University, and credits him with building community partnerships during the Great Recession and maintaining accessibility to residents for more than 16 years. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Chief Roberts as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends and honors Chief Kevin Roberts for his service and leadership in Clayton County through a House resolution with no legal effect on state law.
• States that the House of Representatives recognizes Roberts as a model law enforcement professional.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Chief Roberts.

The resolution directly names and honors Chief Kevin Roberts of the Clayton County Police Department. It also references the Clayton County community, the Clayton County Police Department, and the Georgia Department of Corrections, where Roberts previously worked.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic gesture. Its practical effect is limited to creating an official record of recognition that the Clerk of the House will provide to Chief Roberts as a personal commemoration of his career.

• The whereas clauses detail Roberts's 32-year public safety career, including 4 years as a Georgia Department of Corrections officer and 28 years with Clayton County Police, culminating in his 2018 appointment as Chief.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend and honor Roberts for his service, leadership, and dedication to Clayton County.
• The second resolving clause recognizes Roberts as a model law enforcement professional reflecting high standards of public service and community partnership.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Roberts.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• Clayton County
• law enforcement recognition
• police leadership
• legislative resolution