HR1065: HR1065 Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the Capitol; 02/11/26; recognize

26 LC 129 0538 House Resolution 1065 By: Representatives Crowe of the 118th, McDonald III of the 26th, New of the 40th, Cannon of the 172nd, Clifton of the 131st, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 11, 2026, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies1 Recognition Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia, there are more than 700 police chiefs and heads of law3 enforcement agencies who provide a critical service, managing approximately 45,000 sworn4 peace officers; and5 WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is an organization of honorable men6 and women dedicated to the preservation of life and property of Georgia citizens in a7 professional and ethical manner; and8 WHEREAS, these brave law enforcement leaders provide public service above and beyond9 the call of duty, often at great personal risk and tremendous sacrifice not only of themselves,10 but also of their families; and11 WHEREAS, from the time of their initial police chief's training provided by the Georgia12 Association of Chiefs of Police and throughout their careers, each member has demonstrated13 continuous loyalty to the call to serve and has combined and in creased their public safety14 effectiveness through cooperation with state, county, and local governmental officials; and15 H. R. 1065 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0538 WHEREAS, police chiefs and heads of law enforcement agencies of Georgia support the16 continuous elevation of standards and training of law enforcement managers and have been17 instrumental in increasing the public's awareness of methods for avoiding being victims of18 crime; and19 WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the police chiefs and heads of law enforcement20 agencies of Georgia be recognized for their many personal sacri fices as well as their21 outstanding and courageous contributions to the citizens of this state.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize February 11, 2026, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law24 Enforcement Agencies Day at the State Capitol and commend each police chief and head of25 a law enforcement agency in this state for his or her outstanding commitment to the people26 of this state.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Police29 Chief Anita Allen, President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, and A. A. Butch30 Ayers, Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.31 H. R. 1065 - 2 -