HR 46: Freeman, Sheriff Ron; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Sheriff Ron Freeman of the Forsyth County Police Department. The resolution notes that Freeman has served as sheriff since his 2016 election, currently serves as second vice president of the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and is a board member and past chair of the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The resolution recounts his family's more than 130 years of combined law enforcement service and lists awards he has received, including a Medal of Valor and a Medal of Merit. It formally congratulates Freeman on being named Sheriff of the Year and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and congratulates Sheriff Ron Freeman for being named Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriff's Association.
• States the House's appreciation for his years of service as sheriff of the Forsyth County Police Department.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sheriff Freeman.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory requirement, as a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Sheriff Ron Freeman of the Forsyth County Police Department. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or organizations, though it references the Georgia Sheriff's Association and the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

This resolution is a symbolic gesture rather than a change in policy. It carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians, but it represents the House's formal, public recognition of a local law enforcement official's career and honors.

• The resolution recites Sheriff Freeman's background, including his 2016 election and current roles with the Georgia Sheriff's Association and Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
• The operative resolving clause congratulates Freeman on being named Sheriff of the Year and expresses appreciation for his service.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Freeman.

1. 2025-01-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-17House Hopper (House)

• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)

• law enforcement recognition
• Forsyth County
• Georgia Sheriff's Association
• ceremonial resolution