HR 822: Nelson, Sergeant Trey; recipient of the 2024 Officer of the Year award; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Sergeant Trey Nelson of the Dunwoody Police Department, who was named the 2024 Officer of the Year by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Metro Atlanta Traffic Enforcement Network. The resolution describes his career with the department since 2010, including his work in patrol, community outreach, and public information before his promotion to sergeant in the traffic division. It highlights his efforts on school zone speed enforcement, distracted driving checks, and educating young drivers, as well as a 2024 meritorious service medal he received from the Dunwoody City Council for saving a choking toddler with a suction device. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide Sergeant Nelson with an official copy as a keepsake. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Sergeant Trey Nelson for receiving the 2024 Officer of the Year award from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Metro Atlanta Traffic Enforcement Network.
• Recounts his career history with the Dunwoody Police Department, including his promotion to sergeant in the traffic division.
• Recognizes his 2024 meritorious service medal from the Dunwoody City Council for reviving a choking toddler.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sergeant Nelson.

The resolution directly names and honors Sergeant Trey Nelson of the Dunwoody Police Department. It also reflects on the Dunwoody Police Department, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, and the Metro Atlanta Traffic Enforcement Network, though it creates no legal obligations for any of them.

This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal effect or funding attached. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition: Sergeant Nelson receives an official copy of the resolution acknowledging his traffic safety work and a life-saving act using a LifeVac device.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail Sergeant Nelson's career since 2010 and his 2024 Officer of the Year award.
• It notes his 2024 medal for meritorious service from the Dunwoody City Council for reviving a choking toddler.
• The resolving clause has the House commend Sergeant Nelson's service and dedication.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Sergeant Nelson.

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• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)Primary sponsor

• law enforcement recognition
• traffic safety
• distracted driving
• Dunwoody Police Department