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.