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title: SR 80. Kile, Robert Michael "Mike"; commend
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date: 2025-02-03
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bill_number: SR 80
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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status_date: 2025-02-03
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Max Burns
  - Billy Hickman
  - Lee Anderson
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  - law enforcement
  - Screven County
  - legislative commendation
  - Georgia Senate resolution
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# SR 80. Kile, Robert Michael "Mike"; commend

## Text

Senate Resolution 80
By: Senators Burns of the 23rd, Hickman of the 4th and Anderson of the 24th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Robert Michael "Mike" Kile; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Robert Michael "Mike" Kile began his distinguished law enforcement career
in 1969 as a patrolman with the Sardis Police Department in Burke County, Georgia, and the
following year he became a deputy sheriff in Screven County; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed chief deputy under Sheriff George Bazemore before being
named chief of police in Hiltonia, Georgia, in 1984, where he served for eight years; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, he was elected sheriff of Screven County, assuming office on January
1, 1993, and serving as the county's chief officer for 32 years, during which time he oversaw
the planning and construction of a 175-bed facility designed to replace the county's aging
1930s jail; and
WHEREAS, over his 55 year-long career, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to his
country and community, ensuring the safety of Screven County's residents, including his wife
of 50 years, Helen, as well as their three daughters, four grandchildren, and one
great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all
of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of
Screven County; and
WHEREAS, he is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and by state and local
government officials as a man of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration
of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, this spirited law enforcement professional has exhibited extraordinary devotion
to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his
duties; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and
often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement professionals on behalf of the
citizens of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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 and express their utmost
appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Robert Michael
"Mike" Kile.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-03)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-03)
- Sponsors: Max Burns, Billy Hickman, Lee Anderson
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69740

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr80.md?full=1