Georgia CommonsSR 80: Kile, Robert Michael "Mike"; commend
Last action February 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Robert Michael "Mike" Kile, longtime Screven County sheriff, for his 55 years in law enforcement, without changing any state law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It honors Robert Michael "Mike" Kile, who began his law enforcement career in 1969 as a patrolman in Burke County and went on to serve 32 years as sheriff of Screven County after being elected in 1992. The resolution recounts his career, including overseeing construction of a 175-bed jail to replace an aging 1930s facility, and praises his integrity, leadership, and dedication to public safety. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Kile. It does not create any new rule, funding, or legal requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Robert Michael "Mike" Kile for his 55 year career in Georgia law enforcement.
- Recounts his roles as a patrolman, deputy sheriff, chief deputy, chief of police, and 32 year sheriff of Screven County.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kile.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing government obligation, since it is a commendation rather than legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Robert Michael "Mike" Kile and mentions his family. It also reflects on Screven County residents and local law enforcement more broadly, but it imposes no obligations on any of them.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public record of the Georgia Senate recognizing a local sheriff's decades of service to Screven County.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Kile's career timeline, from joining the Sardis Police Department in 1969 to serving as Screven County sheriff from 1993 until 2025.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's commendation of his 'care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication.'
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Kile.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by Robert Michael "Mike" Kile in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
Topics
- law enforcement
- Screven County
- legislative commendation
- Georgia Senate resolution