HR1436: HR1436 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol. The resolution praises Georgia law enforcement officers, including sheriffs, police departments, the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, for their work protecting public safety. It also references the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall, which honors officers killed in the line of duty. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers.

• Formally recognizes February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol in Georgia.
• Commends Georgia law enforcement officers, including sheriffs, police departments, and state agencies like the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, DNR, and GBI, for their public safety work.
• References the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall as a tribute to officers who died in the line of duty.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to law enforcement officers.

The resolution names Georgia sheriffs, police departments, the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any statute. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving Georgia law enforcement officers public recognition and printed copies of the House's commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe the duties of Georgia law enforcement, including sheriffs, police departments, and state agencies such as the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, DNR, and GBI.
• The resolving clause formally designates February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Georgia law enforcement officers.

1. 2026-02-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-20House Hopper (House)

• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)Primary sponsor
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)

• law enforcement
• police
• sheriffs
• public safety
• ceremonial resolution