--- title: SR 739. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize February 26, 2026 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr739 cite_as: SR 739, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr739 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr739.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr739/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73023 date: 2026-02-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Dickerson - Max Burns - Sam Watson - Russ Goodman - Carden Summers - Harold Jones - Steve Gooch - Ed Harbison text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2025 upstream_id: 2112296 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - law enforcement - ceremonial resolution - state capitol - public safety --- # SR 739. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize February 26, 2026 ## Text Senate Resolution 739 By: Senators Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Bearden of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dixon of the 45th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol exists to honor the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers for putting their lives on the line every day and to commend them for everything they do; and WHEREAS, law enforcement officers are highly trained professionals who work overtime to ensure the safety of our communities and whose duties primarily involve the enforcement of laws, protecting life and property, keeping the peace, and other public safety related duties; and WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies provide police services in the State of Georgia that are aimed at achieving more effective and efficient crime control, a reduced fear of crime, an improved quality of life, and an improved police legitimacy through a proactive reliance on community resources that seeks to minimize crime-causing conditions and ensures that all Georgia citizens are served in a professional, ethical, and equitable manner by establishing strong commitments with all segments of society based on trust and positive, professional relationships; and WHEREAS, law enforcement officers from local, state, and federal agencies work cooperatively to enhance public safety for all Georgia citizens and visitors; and WHEREAS, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day as they serve with honor, courage, dignity, and compassion for their fellow citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commend law enforcement officers in Georgia for protecting our communities and for putting their lives on the line every day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol, honoring local, state, and federal officers. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol, praising local, state, and federal law enforcement officers for their work protecting communities and enforcing the law. The resolution's whereas clauses describe officers as highly trained professionals who work to reduce crime, improve public safety, and build trust with the communities they serve. The operative part directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement. ### What it does - Formally designates February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Georgia state capitol. - Commends law enforcement officers in Georgia for their service and for risking their lives in daily duties. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to law enforcement officers. - Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers serving in Georgia are the subject of this recognition. The Secretary of the Senate is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution to those officers. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives, budgets, or rights. Its practical impact is limited to a ceremonial day of recognition at the capitol and printed copies of the resolution given to law enforcement agencies across the state. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses lay out reasons for honoring officers, including their role in crime control, community trust, and public safety. - The resolved clause formally recognizes February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-10) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-10) - Sponsors: Randy Robertson, Jason Anavitarte, Timothy Bearden, Kay Kirkpatrick, Clint Dixon, Matt Brass, Billy Hickman, Blake Tillery, Mike Hodges, Ben Watson, Chuck Payne, Brian Strickland, Marty Harbin, Bill Cowsert, Greg Dolezal, Shawn Still, Frank Ginn, Drew Echols, Chuck Hufstetler, Jason T. Dickerson, Max Burns, Sam Watson, Russ Goodman, Carden Summers, Harold Jones, Steve Gooch, Ed Harbison - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73023 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr739.md?full=1