SR621: SR621 Wakefield, Ronald 'Ron' F.; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield for his long career serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, first in Pennsylvania starting in 1982 and then in Georgia beginning in 2005, where he held several leadership roles within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. It simply states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Wakefield's career and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield for his public service career with DBHDD.
• Recounts his work history, including roles as Case Expeditor, Regional Service Administrator, and Director of Field Operations at DBHDD.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wakefield.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a symbolic honor only.

The resolution directly concerns Ronald 'Ron' F. Wakefield, an individual employee honored for his work with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. It does not impose duties or effects on the general public.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic tribute. Its practical significance is limited to publicly acknowledging one public servant's career and providing him a keepsake copy of the Senate's recognition.

• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Wakefield for his service with DBHDD.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Wakefield.
• The whereas clauses detail his career history but carry no legal force.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)

• legislative honor
• disability services
• state employees