Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 720: Williams, Alfonzo; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Alfonzo Williams, the Sheriff of Burke County, for his decades of law enforcement service and leadership in his community.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Alfonzo Williams, who has served as Sheriff of Burke County since 2017 and has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience. It notes that he was the first African American Sheriff of Burke County and the first African American Police Chief of the City of Waynesboro Police Department, and that he has received multiple Officer of the Year awards. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Its only actions are formal: the House commends Williams for his dedication and service, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Alfonzo Williams for his service as Sheriff of Burke County and his 35-plus years in law enforcement.
- Recognizes him as the first African American Sheriff of Burke County and first African American Police Chief of the Waynesboro Police Department.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Williams.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Alfonzo Williams, Sheriff of Burke County. It has no legal effect on other individuals, agencies, or the public, since it is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to an official record of recognition and a commemorative copy given to Williams.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Williams' career, including his tenure as Burke County Sheriff since 2017 and his prior role as Waynesboro Police Chief.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Williams for his dedication and service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Williams.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Alfonzo Williams in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
Topics
- law enforcement
- Burke County
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives