SR1059: SR1059 Garvin, Chief Torrance; recognize and commend

26 LC 112 4123 Senate Resolution 1059 By: Senator Mallow of the 2nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Chief Torrance Garvin; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Chief Torrance Garvin served with honor and distinction for 34 years with the2 Savannah Police Department, culminating in his role as Chief of Police; and3 WHEREAS, throughout his extensive tenure, he held numerous positions across a wide range4 of divisions, including the Crime Suppression Unit, Recruiting Unit, Special Investigations5 Section, Violent Crimes Task Force, and the Criminal Investigat ions Division, advancing6 through the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, and captain; and7 WHEREAS, he further strengthened his leadership and professional development through8 his completion of Leadership Savannah and the International Ass ociation of Chiefs of9 Police's Leadership in Police Organizations Course; and10 WHEREAS, he has maintained active involvement in professional o rganizations such as11 NOBLE, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Execu tives, as well as the12 Georgia Chiefs of Police Association; and13 S. R. 1059 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4123 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high14 ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom15 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved16 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and17 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for18 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that gratitude is expressed for the unique and20 often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement profess ionals on behalf of the21 citizens of this state.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23 recognize and commend Chief Torrance Garvin for his decades of efficient, effective,24 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the City of Savannah and extend the most sincere25 best wishes for continued health and happiness.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Chief Torrance28 Garvin.29 S. R. 1059 - 2 -