Georgia CommonsSR 188: Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow; condolences
Last action February 18, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the late Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty, and offers condolences to his family.
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In plain language
This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, a law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty on August 23, 2024. It recounts his background, including his birth in Fayetteville, North Carolina, his six years of service with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, and earlier work with the Ware County Sheriff's Office and the Waycross Police Department. It also describes his family life, including his wife, son, and daughter. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate joins in honoring his memory and expressing condolences, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow.
- Recognizes his six years of service with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and his earlier law enforcement roles.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow's family, including his wife, son, and daughter, and honors his colleagues at the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Ware County Sheriff's Office, and the Waycross Police Department.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect, but it provides an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate of an officer who died in the line of duty, offering formal recognition and comfort to his family and former colleagues.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Investigator Bristow's birth, family, career history, and the circumstances of his death in the line of duty.
- The first resolved clause states that the Senate honors his life and memory and expresses condolences.
- The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to his family.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the untimely passing of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow on August 23, 2024”
“the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow and express their most sincere condolences at his passing”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
Topics
- law enforcement
- Carroll County
- condolence resolution
- fallen officer