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title: HR 23. Shores, Police Chief Raymond; retirement; commend
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date: 2026-06-20
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bill_number: HR 23
session: 2026 Special Session
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status_date: 2026-06-20
last_action: House Read and Adopted
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  - Ron Stephens
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  - police retirement
  - law enforcement recognition
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# HR 23. Shores, Police Chief Raymond; retirement; commend

## Text

House Resolution 23EX
By: Representative Stephens of the 164th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Police Chief Raymond Shores upon his retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Police Chief Raymond Shores served with honor and distinction as part of the
Richmond Hill Police Department, from which he retired on January 16, 2026; and
WHEREAS, through his dedication to partnership, collaboration, and mutual respect between
law enforcement and the community, Police Chief Raymond Shores reinforced public safety,
strengthened neighborhoods, and built lasting relationships during his exemplary tenure; 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 exhibited extraordinary devotion to
duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his
duties; and
H. R. 23EX
WHEREAS, his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others is an outstanding example of
the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others;
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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication
exhibited by Police Chief Raymond Shores in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation;
congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; 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 Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Police
Chief Raymond Shores.
H. R. 23EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends Richmond Hill Police Chief Raymond Shores on his retirement, recognizing his service to the department and the community.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Police Chief Raymond Shores, who retired from the Richmond Hill Police Department on January 16, 2026. The resolution praises his integrity, leadership, and dedication during his career in law enforcement.
It does not change any Georgia law. Its only actions are for the House to officially commend Shores and congratulate him on his retirement, and to direct the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

### What it does

- Formally commends Police Chief Raymond Shores for his service with the Richmond Hill Police Department.
- Congratulates Shores on his retirement, effective January 16, 2026.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Shores.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Police Chief Raymond Shores of the Richmond Hill Police Department. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, offering formal public recognition from the state legislature for Shores's law enforcement career and his retirement.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Shores's tenure with the Richmond Hill Police Department and his retirement date of January 16, 2026.
- The resolved clause has the House commend Shores's conduct and congratulate him on his retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Shores a copy of the resolution.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-20)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-20)
- Sponsors: Ron Stephens
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74871

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr23.md?full=1