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HR 694: Deese, Sheriff Terry; retirement from the Peach County Sheriff's Department; commend

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House Resolution 694

By: Representatives Dickey of the 134th and Ballard of the 147th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Sheriff Terry Deese upon his retirement from the Peach County Sheriff's Department; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Sheriff Terry Deese has served with honor and distinction at the Peach County Sheriff's Office since 1983, serving as Sheriff since 2004; 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 Peach County; and

WHEREAS, he is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local government officials as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; 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, Sheriff Terry Deese's efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including earning the 2017 Sheriff of the Year and the 2012 Trailblazer Award from Fort Valley State University; 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 commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Sheriff Terry Deese in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation, congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement, and 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 Sheriff Terry Deese.