SR739: SR739 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize February 26, 2026

This resolution does not change any law. It is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol. The resolution praises local, state, and federal law enforcement officers for their work protecting communities and enforcing laws. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the document for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers, so agencies and officers can receive a formal record of the recognition.

• Formally designates February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends local, state, and federal law enforcement officers serving in Georgia for their work and risks.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers.

This mainly affects law enforcement officers and agencies at the local, state, and federal level operating in Georgia, who are being formally recognized, as well as Senate staff responsible for preparing and distributing copies of the resolution.

While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it gives law enforcement officers a formal, public acknowledgment from the state Senate and creates a distributable record that agencies and officers can keep or display.

• The resolution recognizes February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
• It commends law enforcement officers for their public safety work and the risks they take.
• It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Georgia law enforcement officers.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

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