SR565: SR565 Robison, John; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes John Robison, who serves as Alpharetta's Public Safety Director, for being honored as Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year. The resolution recounts his career, starting with the Alpharetta Police Department in 2002, becoming Powder Springs Police Chief in 2015, and being named Alpharetta's Director of Public Safety in 2017. It also notes his advanced degrees, his work teaching at Georgia State University and Reinhardt University, his book on leadership, and his August 2025 promotion to Assistant City Administrator. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends John Robison for being named Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year.
• Congratulates Robison for his leadership of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and his mentorship of law enforcement leaders statewide.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Robison.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, as it is a commendation rather than a law.

The resolution directly names John Robison, the City of Alpharetta's Public Safety Director and Assistant City Administrator. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or other government agencies.

This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or daily life. It serves as a formal, public honor from the Georgia Senate acknowledging Robison's career and leadership within Alpharetta's police department and broader law enforcement community.

• The whereas clauses detail Robison's career history, from joining the Alpharetta Police Department in 2002 to becoming Alpharetta's Director of Public Safety in 2017.
• The resolution notes his academic credentials, including a doctorate from Valdosta State University and degrees from Columbus State University, a seminary, and Georgia State University.
• The resolved clause formally commends Robison and congratulates him on his 2025 Outstanding Chief of the Year recognition.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Robison.

1. 2026-01-14Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Albers (R, SD-056)Primary sponsor
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)

• law enforcement
• Alpharetta
• legislative honor
• police leadership