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HR 23: Shores, Police Chief Raymond; retirement; commend

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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

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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.

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