HR1421: HR1421 Wojtel, Officer Matthew; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Officer Matthew Wojtel, who has served with the Warner Robins Police Department since February 26, 2018. The resolution notes that on January 29, 2026, Officer Wojtel sustained several gunshot wounds while on duty and is currently recovering. The resolution formally commends Wojtel's care, courage, and dedication to his job and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It has no regulatory or funding effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.

• Formally commends Officer Matthew Wojtel of the Warner Robins Police Department for his service and conduct.
• States that Wojtel was shot multiple times in the line of duty on January 29, 2026 and is in recovery.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wojtel.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a purely honorary statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Officer Matthew Wojtel of the Warner Robins Police Department. It does not impose obligations on the public, other officers, or any government agency beyond the House Clerk's task of preparing a copy for him.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence; it is a public, on-the-record statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing an officer who was wounded in the line of duty, and it becomes part of the formal legislative record.

• The whereas clauses describe Wojtel's service since February 26, 2018 and the January 29, 2026 shooting in which he sustained gunshot wounds.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend his care, courage, sympathy, and dedication.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Officer Wojtel.

1. 2026-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)Primary sponsor
• Shaw Blackmon (R, HD-146)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Noel Williams (R, HD-148)

• law enforcement
• police officer honored
• Warner Robins
• legislative commendation