Senate Resolution 92
By: Senators James of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, Rahman of the 5th, Rhett of the 33rd,
Anderson of the 43rd and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the county marshals of the State of Georgia and their deputies for the
contributions they make to the communities they protect and serve and recognizing March
11, 2025, as County Marshals' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the office of marshal was established in Georgia before independence as the
highest law enforcement officer of the colony, predating the establishment of the office of
sheriff in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, marshals and deputy marshals continue their work alongside county sheriffs and
other members of federal, state, and local law enforcement in accordance with this historic
tradition; and
WHEREAS, county marshals and deputy marshals remain essential to the administration of
justice and the maintenance of public safety in many communities throughout the State of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, county marshals and deputy marshals bear responsibility for enforcing highly
technical laws and standards as well as performing other specialized duties that require
extraordinary tact and compassion; and
WHEREAS, county marshals and deputy marshals diligently strive to protect and serve the
State of Georgia and its people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend the county and deputy marshals of the State of Georgia as well as the other
members of the organizations that they lead for their contributions to the communities that
they protect and serve.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize March 11, 2025,
as County Marshals' Day at the state capitol in celebration of the work of the county and
deputy marshals of the State of Georgia as well as the other members of the organizations
that they lead.
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 the public and the
press.