Georgia CommonsSR 72: Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco; commend
Last action February 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution honors Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco as he retires in March 2025 after 35 years of service to the town's police department.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate, not a change to any law. It commends Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco, who is retiring in March after 35 years with the department. The resolution recounts his career: hired in 1990, promoted to chief in 1991, and credited with growing the department to 23 officers as the town expanded into four counties. It also notes his roles as a GACP All-Hazard Council Representative and President of the Gwinnett Police Chiefs Association. The resolution formally commends Chief Esco's service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution. It has no regulatory effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco for 35 years of service ahead of his March retirement.
- Recites his career history, including his 1990 hiring, 1991 promotion to chief, and growth of the department to 23 officers.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Chief Esco.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial honor rather than a regulatory change.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco. It also references the Town of Braselton, its police department, and the Gwinnett Police Chiefs Association, but it does not create obligations for any of these groups beyond the ceremonial gesture itself.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians beyond serving as an official, public tribute. It formally recognizes a local police chief's decades of service as he leaves the role, which matters mainly to him, his department, and the Braselton community.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Chief Esco's hiring in February 1990, his promotion to Chief in May 1991, and the department's growth to 23 officers across four counties.
- The first resolved clause has the Senate commend Chief Esco's care, courage, and dedication in his law enforcement career.
- The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Chief Esco.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
Topics
- police chief retirement
- Braselton
- law enforcement recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution