Georgia CommonsHR 52: Simmons, Marvin Gary; condolences
Last action January 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Marvin Gary Simmons, a longtime Polk County law enforcement officer and National Guard veteran who died in December 2024.
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In plain language
This House resolution is a memorial tribute rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes the life of Marvin Gary Simmons, who was born in LaFayette, Georgia in 1950 and died on December 22, 2024. The resolution recounts his 44-year law enforcement career with the Floyd County Police Department, Rockmart Police Department, and Polk County Police Department, retiring as a captain from the Polk County Sheriff's Department. It also notes his service in the United States National Guard and his membership in Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences to his family and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to them. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the life and memory of Marvin Gary Simmons on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret over his passing to his family and community.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.
- Documents his career history in law enforcement and military service as part of the official House record.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the family of Marvin Gary Simmons, who will receive a copy of it. It also reflects on the law enforcement agencies he served, including the Floyd County Police Department, Rockmart Police Department, Polk County Police Department, and Polk County Sheriff's Department.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to creating an official record of tribute and providing Simmons's family with a formal copy recognizing his service and passing.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Simmons's birth in LaFayette, Georgia, his family background, and his December 22, 2024 death.
- It details his 44-year law enforcement career across three departments, ending as a captain in the Polk County Sheriff's Department.
- It notes his service in the United States National Guard and his membership in Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church.
- The resolving clause formally expresses the House's regret and honors his memory.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
From the bill
“retiring from the Polk County Sheriff's Department as a captain after 44 years of exemplary service”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Marvin Gary Simmons and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- law enforcement
- Polk County
- Georgia House of Representatives