Senate Resolution 1059
By: Senator Mallow of the 2nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Chief Torrance Garvin; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Chief Torrance Garvin served with honor and distinction for 34 years with the
Savannah Police Department, culminating in his role as Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, throughout his extensive tenure, he held numerous positions across a wide range
of divisions, including the Crime Suppression Unit, Recruiting Unit, Special Investigations
Section, Violent Crimes Task Force, and the Criminal Investigations Division, advancing
through the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, and captain; and
WHEREAS, he further strengthened his leadership and professional development through
his completion of Leadership Savannah and the International Association of Chiefs of
Police's Leadership in Police Organizations Course; and
WHEREAS, he has maintained active involvement in professional organizations such as
NOBLE, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, as well as the
Georgia Chiefs of Police Association; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; 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 SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Chief Torrance Garvin for his decades of efficient, effective,
unselfish, and dedicated public service to the City of Savannah 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 an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Chief Torrance
Garvin.