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SR 13: Coleman, Richard; commend

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Senate Resolution 13

By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Jones II of the 22nd and Jackson of the 41st

A RESOLUTION

Commending Richard Coleman; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Richard Coleman has dedicated over 30 years to law enforcement as a Georgia peace officer, earning certification as a Georgia law enforcement executive administrator and serving in leadership roles such as chief of police, chief of internal affairs, assistant chief of police, and police operations commander; and

WHEREAS, he has demonstrated extensive expertise in staffing, budgeting, policy creation, outsourcing, resource management, and community engagement throughout his distinguished career; and

WHEREAS, Richard Coleman 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 Chatham County; 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 throughout his exemplary career; and

WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others stands as 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 SENATE that the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Richard Coleman 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Richard Coleman.