SR575: SR575 Crumpton, Joe; condolences

This resolution is a formal tribute passed by the Georgia Senate to honor Deputy Joe Crumpton, who served with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office for over two years in its Detention Division as a transport officer. He also served in the United States Army before his law enforcement career. The resolution recounts his family life, including his marriage to his wife Rose and their seven children, and praises his character, integrity, and dedication to others. It formally expresses the Senate's regret at his passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Crumpton's family. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's regret over the death of Deputy Joe Crumpton on December 9, 2025.
• Honors Crumpton's service with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office and his prior service in the United States Army.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Crumpton's family.
• Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations, as a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution directly names the family of Deputy Joe Crumpton, including his wife Rose and their seven children, and the Spalding County Sheriff's Office where he served. It has no legal effect on the public at large.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a public, official acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of a local law enforcement officer's service and death, providing his family a formal record of recognition.

• The resolved clause states the Senate joins in honoring Crumpton's life and expresses regret at his passing.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Crumpton's family.
• The whereas clauses recount his service with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, his Army service, and his family and character.

1. 2026-01-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-15Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• law enforcement tribute
• Spalding County
• Georgia Senate resolution
• condolences