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SR 10: Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris; recognize

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Senate Resolution 10

By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Albers of the 56th, Summers of the 13th, Hodges of the 3rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris upon their retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris have long been recognized by the citizens of Georgia for the vital roles they have played in law enforcement and their deep personal commitment to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Paulding County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the careers of Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris spanned a combined total of nearly seven decades, during which they worked with three sheriffs and rose through the ranks in multiple divisions, including Captain Morris becoming the Assistant Commander of the Juvenile Division and Major Morris becoming the Commander of the Courthouse Security Division; and

WHEREAS, as the Commander of the Uniform Patrol Division, Major Clint Morris played a key role in implementing speed detection devices and improving policies and equipment procurement within the division; and

WHEREAS, Major Clint Morris further served in the Narcotics Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, SWAT Team, Training Division, and Uniform Patrol Division, where he earned the Officer of the Year Award in 2001 as well as the Purple Heart and Medal of Valor in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Captain Dee Morris served in the Narcotics Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Jail Division, Juvenile Division, and Crimes Against Children Division during her distinguished tenure, earning the Officer of the Year Award in 2008; and

WHEREAS, in 1995, Captain Dee Morris co-founded the Paulding County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program to support youth with difficult home lives, and she later helped create the Family Alliance of Paulding to provide multiple services to youth, including a visitation center for children in foster care; and

WHEREAS, Captain Dee Morris was further instrumental in developing the Junior Law Enforcement Academy and professionalizing the Juvenile Division's processes and training; and

WHEREAS, Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris have served with honor and distinction, and their vision and unyielding commitment to excellence in law enforcement will be sorely missed; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these remarkable Georgians be appropriately honored during this special time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris for their efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate them upon the grand occasion of their retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Major Clint Morris and Captain Dee Morris.