SR565: SR565 Robison, John; recognize

26 LC 129 0507 Senate Resolution 565 By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Dickerson of the 21st, Robertson of the 29th, Bearden of the 30th and Still of the 48th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison as Georgia's1 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Director Robison began his career in 2002 with the Alp haretta Police3 Department and subsequently was hired by the Powder Springs Police Department in 2014,4 becoming Chief of Police in 2015; and5 WHEREAS, he was appointed to the position of Director of Public Safety for the City of6 Alpharetta in 2017; and7 WHEREAS, Director Robison earned a Doctor of Public Administration from Valdosta State8 University, a Master of Justice Administration from Columbus State University, a Master of9 Divinity from New Or leans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B achelor of Science in10 Criminal Justice from Georgia State University; and11 WHEREAS, Director Robison serves as a professor at Georgia Stat e University and12 Reinhardt University, providing instruction to and investing in the next generation of law13 enforcement leaders with passion and purpose; and14 S. R. 565 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0507 WHEREAS, Director Robison is the author of Compelling Force Leadership: How Leaders15 Can Use Their Influence to Effectively Lead People with Purpose and Passion; and16 WHEREAS, Director Robison has reshaped the role of public safet y in Alpharetta by17 integrating a culture of trust, transparency, and compassion into everything the department18 does; and19 WHEREAS, in addition to his role as Public Safety Director, Director Robison was promoted20 to Assistant City Administrator in August 2025; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members o f this body show their22 gratitude for the positive impact that Director Robison has brought to the City of Alpharetta23 and to law enforcement leadership throughout the State of Georgia.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 recognize and commend the dedication and passion exhibited by Director John Robison in26 leading the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and serving as an example and mentor27 for law enforcement leadership across the State of Georgia, and congratulate him upon his28 recognition as Georgia’s 2025 Outstanding Chief of the Year.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Alpharetta Public31 Safety Director John Robison.32 S. R. 565 - 2 -