Georgia CommonsSR 621: Wakefield, Ronald 'Ron' F.; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield for his career with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, honoring his decades of public service.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield for his career serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It recounts his work history, starting in 1982 with a Temple University-administered program in Pennsylvania and continuing after he moved to Georgia in 2005, where he held leadership roles at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), including Case Expeditor, Regional Service Administrator, and Director of Field Operations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create programs, or spend state money. It simply states the Senate's recognition of Wakefield's service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield's public service career at DBHDD.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wakefield.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield. It also references the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities it serves, though it creates no obligations for them.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial recognition rather than a policy change, so it has no direct effect on state law, funding, or services. Its significance is symbolic, publicly acknowledging one state employee's decades of work supporting Georgians with disabilities.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Wakefield's career history, from his start in 1982 to his leadership roles at DBHDD after moving to Georgia in 2005.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Wakefield for his service to DBHDD.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Wakefield.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield for his outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
Topics
- legislative recognition
- disability services
- Georgia Senate resolution
- state employees