House Resolution 720
By: Representatives Myles of the 126th and Howard of the 129th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Alfonzo Williams; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Alfonzo Williams has served with honor and distinction as the Sheriff of Burke
County since 2017; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Williams has over 35 years of law enforcement experience, and made
history as the first African American Sheriff of Burke County and the first African American
Police Chief of the City of Waynesboro Police Department; 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
Georgia; 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 Williams' efficient and effective commitment to excellence has been
recognized by his peers through the many decorations and awards he has received, including
several Officer of the Year awards; 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 Alfonzo Williams in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation 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
Alfonzo Williams.