Georgia CommonsHR 2056: Melton, Sheriff Mark; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton for his decades of service in law enforcement and public safety.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Sheriff Mark Melton of Appling County. It recounts his background, including his 1985 criminal justice degree from Valdosta State University, his early career as a state probation officer, and various roles he held afterward. It also notes his service during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games security operations and the G8 Presidential Summit in Savannah, as well as his work training future law enforcement officers. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's appreciation for Melton's service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Sheriff Mark Melton of Appling County for his service in law enforcement since 2017.
- Recounts his career history, education, and notable law enforcement assignments as part of the official record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sheriff Melton.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Sheriff Mark Melton of Appling County, Georgia. It has no regulatory effect on other individuals, agencies, or the public, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change in law.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it does not create rules, spend money, or change any statute. Its significance is purely ceremonial, recognizing an individual public servant's career in the official record of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Sheriff Melton's education, career history, and notable law enforcement service.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Melton's dedication and service as sheriff.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Sheriff Melton.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Sheriff Mark Melton in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
Topics
- law enforcement recognition
- Appling County
- sheriffs
- ceremonial resolution