HR 213: Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); 48 years of service; Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; 03/07/25; recognize

House Resolution 213

By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Jackson of the 68th, Scott of the 76th, McQueen of the 61st, Burnough of the 77th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 48 years of service and recognizing March 7, 2025, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Inc. is a not-for-profit public service organization that was founded in September 1976 when 60 top-ranking Black law enforcement executives representing 24 states and 55 major cities met in Washington, D.C., and recognized that Black law enforcement executives could have a significant impact on the criminal justice system through a unified voice; and

WHEREAS, one of the national founding members, Atlanta Public Safety Director George Napper, was the impetus behind the formation of the Georgia Chapter in 1984; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE was created in 1984 by NOBLE members from across the State of Georgia to organize their collective efforts and to advance the goals and objectives of the organization; since then, the chapter has played an active role in promoting positive relationships between communities and criminal justice agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE has provided exceptional opportunities for executive leadership training and mentorship for aspiring leaders for over three decades; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE holds the distinction of having elected nine national presidents from its ranks: Atlanta Public Safety Director George Napper, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Inspector Moses Ector, Fulton County Police Department Chief Louis Graham, Fulton County Sheriff Jackie Barrett, Atlanta Police Department Chief Richard Pennington, DeKalb County Director of Public Safety Dr. Cedric Alexander, Clayton County Schools Police Department Chief Clarence E. Cox III, Atlanta Police Department Deputy Chief Cerelyn Davis, and Atlanta Police Department Chief Rodney Bryant; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE holds the distinction of having elected Fulton County Sheriff Jackie Barrett as the first woman national president, who is also recognized as the first African American woman elected to the office of sheriff in the United States; and

WHEREAS, in 2022, the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE elected its first woman president in its storied history, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Natalie Ammons; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE is committed to building positive community partnerships and promoting progressive policy positions that protect citizen's rights and enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system; and

WHEREAS, the current agenda of the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE is governed by its guiding principles of respect, uncompromising integrity, courage of convictions, accountability, community, the value of diversity, and mentorship; and

WHEREAS, it is decidedly fitting and proper to recognize this exemplary organization in that it has upheld its mission to ensure equity in the administration of justice, in the provision of public service to all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 48 years of service and recognize March 7, 2025, as the Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol. 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 the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.