SR949: SR949 Stevens, John Allen; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors John Allen Stevens for his career in security and law enforcement, including 23 years as director of security at First Baptist Atlanta, eight years in the Fulton County Sheriff's Reserve Unit, six years with the City of Atlanta Police Department, and 13 years at the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, where he became a lieutenant and chief of staff. The resolution recounts his education, military intelligence service in the U.S. Army, law enforcement training and certifications, and his family life. It formally commends him for his career, wishes him well on his retirement set for April 27, 2026, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends John Allen Stevens for his career in security and law enforcement on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Recites his work history, including 23 years at First Baptist Atlanta, service in the Fulton County Sheriff's Reserve Unit, and 13 years at the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
• Extends best wishes to Stevens on his retirement, which the resolution states will occur on April 27, 2026.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Stevens.

This resolution directly names and honors John Allen Stevens. It does not create obligations for the public, state agencies, or any other group; its only administrative effect is directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy to him.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. It is a formal, public expression of gratitude from the Georgia Senate marking the end of one individual's decades-long career in security and law enforcement.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail Stevens's education, Army intelligence service, and roles at First Baptist Atlanta, the Fulton County Sheriff's Reserve Unit, the Atlanta Police Department, and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Stevens for his career and express gratitude for his contributions to public safety.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Stevens.

1. 2026-03-16Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)

• ceremonial resolution
• law enforcement
• public safety
• retirement honors