HR1552: HR1552 Roberts, Chief Kevin; distinguished service to Clayton County; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Chief Kevin Roberts of the Clayton County Police Department for his career in public safety, which began in 1998 as a patrol officer and led to his appointment as police chief in 2018. The resolution recounts his background, including earlier work as a corrections officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections, his military service through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, and his degrees from Shorter University and Columbus State University. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Chief Roberts as a formal keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends and honors Chief Kevin Roberts for his 32 year career in law enforcement, including 28 years with the Clayton County Police Department.
• Recognizes him as a model law enforcement professional for his leadership, community partnership work, and commitment to public safety.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Chief Roberts.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Chief Kevin Roberts and the Clayton County Police Department. It also references Clayton County residents and community leaders who interacted with his department during his tenure, though it imposes no legal obligations on any of them.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law, but it places an official record of recognition for Chief Roberts's public service career into the House journal, which is a common way the General Assembly honors notable local figures.

• The whereas clauses detail Chief Roberts's 32 year career, including 28 years with Clayton County Police and his appointment as chief in January 2018.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend and honor Chief Roberts for his service and leadership to Clayton County.
• The second resolving clause recognizes him as a model law enforcement professional reflecting high standards of public service.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Chief Roberts.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• law enforcement
• Clayton County
• legislative honors
• police chief recognition