--- title: HR 26. Brown, Captain Matthew T.; retirement; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr26 cite_as: HR 26, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr26 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr26.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr26/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69386 date: 2025-01-15 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr25.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr27.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr26.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 26 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-15 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - John Carson - Ginny Ehrhart - Devan Seabaugh - Don Parsons - Mary Williams text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2025 upstream_id: 1922245 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - law enforcement recognition - Cobb County - police retirement - legislative commendation --- # HR 26. Brown, Captain Matthew T.; retirement; commend ## Text House Resolution 26 By: Representatives Carson of the 46th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Parsons of the 44th, and Williams of the 37th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Captain Matthew T. Brown upon his retirement; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Captain Matthew T. Brown has served with honor and distinction as a member of the Cobb County Police Department for more than 30 years; and WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure, Captain Brown has worked as part of vital departments such as the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Special Victims Unit, and Major Crimes Unit; and WHEREAS, he has further dedicated innumerable hours of his time and energy toward volunteering with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc., ensuring that the youth of Cobb County are protected from abuse; 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 Cobb County; 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, Captain Brown's efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including a Medal of Valor, the 300 Club Award, and the Chief's Award; 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 recognize and commend Captain Matthew T. Brown upon the grand occasion of his retirement for his efficient, effective, and dedicated service to Cobb County as well as 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 Captain Matthew T. Brown. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Captain Matthew T. Brown of the Cobb County Police Department for more than 30 years of service upon his retirement. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Captain Matthew T. Brown for serving more than 30 years with the Cobb County Police Department, including work in units handling crimes against persons, crimes against children, special victims, and major crimes. The resolution also notes his volunteer work with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc. and lists honors he received during his career, including a Medal of Valor, the 300 Club Award, and the Chief's Award. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Captain Brown, giving him a formal record of the chamber's recognition. ### What it does - Formally commends Captain Matthew T. Brown for over 30 years of service with the Cobb County Police Department. - Recognizes his work in the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Special Victims Unit, and Major Crimes Unit. - Acknowledges his volunteer work with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc. protecting children from abuse. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Captain Brown. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Captain Matthew T. Brown. It also reflects on the Cobb County Police Department and the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc., though it creates no legal obligations for them. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any law. Its significance is symbolic, giving Captain Brown and his decades of law enforcement service formal public recognition from the Georgia House. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Captain Brown's 30-plus years of service and his roles in specialized Cobb County Police Department units. - The whereas clauses also cite his volunteer work with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Inc. and awards including a Medal of Valor. - The resolving clause formally commends Captain Brown for his service upon his retirement. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Captain Brown with a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-15) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-15) - Sponsors: John Carson, Ginny Ehrhart, Devan Seabaugh, Don Parsons, Mary Williams - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69386 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr26.md?full=1