HR1027: HR1027 Wakefield, Ronald "Ron" F.; outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; commend

This resolution is a formal honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Ronald "Ron" F. Wakefield's decades of work serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It traces his career from a direct care worker in a Temple University program starting in 1982 through leadership roles at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) after he moved to Georgia in 2005, including Case Expeditor, Regional Service Administrator, and Director of Field Operations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of his service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ronald "Ron" F. Wakefield for his career with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
• Congratulates Wakefield on his retirement and extends good wishes for his health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wakefield.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors Ronald "Ron" F. Wakefield. It also reflects on the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the community providers and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that the agency serves.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one state employee's career and providing him with an official keepsake document from the legislature.

• The whereas clauses recount Wakefield's career, starting in 1982 with a Temple University administered program and continuing after his 2005 move to Georgia.
• The clauses describe his leadership roles at DBHDD, including Case Expeditor in Region 3, Regional Service Administrator in Region 1, and Director of Field Operations.
• The resolved clause formally commends Wakefield and congratulates him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Wakefield.

1. 2026-01-15House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-15House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-15House Hopper (House)

• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)Primary sponsor
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)

• developmental disabilities services
• state employee recognition
• Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
• legislative commendation