Georgia CommonsSR 565: Robison, John; recognize
Last action January 14, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison as Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year, recognizing his law enforcement career and leadership.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring John Robison, the Public Safety Director for the City of Alpharetta, for being named Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year. The resolution recounts his career, which began with the Alpharetta Police Department in 2002, his time as Chief of Police in Powder Springs, and his appointment as Alpharetta's Director of Public Safety in 2017. The resolution also notes his advanced degrees, his work as a professor at Georgia State University and Reinhardt University, his authorship of a book on leadership, and his August 2025 promotion to Assistant City Administrator. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it directs the Secretary of the Senate to give Robison a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends John Robison as Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year.
- Recounts Robison's career history, education, and professional contributions to law enforcement in the resolution's text.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Robison.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a commendation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors John Robison, the Alpharetta Public Safety Director. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions beyond the ceremonial recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a formal statement of appreciation from the Senate. Its significance is symbolic, marking public acknowledgment of a law enforcement leader's career and contributions to the City of Alpharetta.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Robison for his leadership of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and congratulates him on his 2025 award.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide Robison with an official copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the dedication and passion exhibited by Director John Robison in leading the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
Topics
- police leadership
- Alpharetta
- law enforcement recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution