HR1241: HR1241 Robison, Alpharetta Public Safety Director John; Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; commend
Last action February 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison for being named Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year.
In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring John Robison, the Public Safety Director for the City of Alpharetta. The resolution recounts his career, starting with the Alpharetta Police Department in 2002, becoming Powder Springs Police Chief in 2015, and being named Alpharetta's Director of Public Safety in 2017. It also lists his academic degrees, his teaching roles at Georgia State University and Reinhardt University, his book on leadership, and his August 2025 promotion to Assistant City Administrator. The resolution formally recognizes and congratulates Robison for his 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year honor and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends John Robison for his career leading the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.
- Congratulates Robison on being named Georgia's 2025 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Robison.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial honor with no regulatory effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing Robison's law enforcement career and leadership contributions in Alpharetta and statewide policing circles.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Robison's career history, including his 2002 start with the Alpharetta Police Department and 2017 appointment as Director of Public Safety.
- The resolution notes his academic credentials, teaching positions, and authorship of a leadership book.
- The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Robison for the 2025 Outstanding Chief of the Year recognition.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Robison.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
- Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
Topics
- law enforcement recognition
- Alpharetta
- police chief honor
- public safety leadership