SR1059: SR1059 Garvin, Chief Torrance; recognize and commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Torrance Garvin for serving 34 years with the Savannah Police Department, rising through the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, and captain before becoming Chief of Police. The resolution recounts his work in units such as the Crime Suppression Unit, Recruiting Unit, Special Investigations Section, and Violent Crimes Task Force, and notes his leadership training and membership in professional organizations. The Senate formally commends him for his service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him a copy of the resolution. It carries no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia statutes.

• Formally recognizes and commends Torrance Garvin for 34 years of service with the Savannah Police Department, including his time as Chief of Police.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Garvin.
• Does not amend any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new legal requirement.

This resolution specifically honors Torrance Garvin, the former Chief of the Savannah Police Department. It has no direct legal effect on the public, other law enforcement officers, or any Georgia agency beyond the Senate's own administrative action of distributing the document.

The resolution has symbolic rather than legal significance. It publicly acknowledges a Savannah police official's decades of service but does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or affect residents' day-to-day lives.

• The whereas clauses describe Garvin's 34-year career with the Savannah Police Department and his rise to Chief of Police.
• The first resolving clause formally commends Garvin for his public service and extends well wishes for his health and happiness.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Garvin.

1. 2026-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)Primary sponsor

• law enforcement recognition
• Savannah Police Department
• Georgia Senate resolution