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

26 LC 129 1248 House Resolution 1436 By: Representatives Crowe of the 118th, Hitchens of the 161st, Neal of the 79th, Sainz of the 180th, and McDonald III of the 26th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and1 commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol exists to honor this state's3 Law enforcement officers for putting their lives on the line every day and to commend them4 for everything they do; and5 WHEREAS, Georgia law enforcement officers are highly trained pr ofessionals who work6 overtime to ensure the safety of our communities and whose duti es primarily involve the7 enforcement of laws, protecting life & property, keeping the peace, and other public safety 8 related duties; and9 WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff is the oldest law enforcement of fice known throughout10 history; sheriffs are duly elected constitutional officers and the only lawfully commissioned11 chief law enforcement officers in the country; and 12 WHEREAS, Georgia Police Departments provide police services in the State of Georgia that 13 are aimed at achieving more effective and efficient crime control, a reduced fear of crime,14 an improved quality of life, and an improved police legitimacy through a proactive reliance15 H. R. 1436 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1248 on community resources that seeks to minimize crime-causing conditions and ensures that16 all Georgia citizens are served in a professional, ethical, and equitable manner by17 establishing strong commitments with all segments of society ba sed on trust and positive,18 professional relationships; and19 WHEREAS, law enforcement officers from Georgia's state agencies, including the Georgia20 State Patrol, Capitol Police, DNR, GBI, and other law enforceme nt agencies, work21 cooperatively to enhance public safety by enforcing traffic laws and traffic investigations;22 providing assistance in areas of criminal investigations and fo rensic laboratory services;23 responding to natural disasters; enforcing hunting laws and boating safety; and many other24 areas that support the overall mission of crime prevention and public safety for the citizens25 of Georgia; and26 WHEREAS, the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall was dedicated to honor these brave27 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting life and property in the28 proud tradition of the public safety services; and29 WHEREAS, Georgia law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day as they30 a serve with honor, courage, dignity, and concern for their fellow citizens. 31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that32 the members of this body recognize February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation33 Day at the Capitol and commend law enforcement officers in Geor gia for protecting our34 communities and for putting their lives on the line every day.35 H. R. 1436 - 2 - 26 LC 129 1248 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized36 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to37 Georgia law enforcement officers.38 H. R. 1436 - 3 -