HR2056: HR2056 Melton, Sheriff Mark; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recounts Sheriff Mark Melton's career, including his 2017 start as Sheriff of Appling County, his 1985 criminal justice degree from Valdosta State University, his early work as a state probation officer, and later roles such as investigator and training coordinator. The resolution also notes his security work during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta and the G8 Presidential Summit in Savannah, and his teaching for Altamaha Technical College and the District Attorney's Office. The House resolves to commend him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends Sheriff Mark Melton of Appling County for his career in law enforcement and public service.
• Recites biographical details of his career, including his degree, early probation work, and later law enforcement roles.
• Notes his security service during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the G8 Summit in Savannah.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sheriff Melton.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.

The resolution directly names and honors Sheriff Mark Melton of Appling County. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions; it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official record of recognition for Sheriff Melton's career into the House journal and provides him a keepsake copy from the Clerk of the House.

• The whereas clauses describe Sheriff Melton's career since becoming Sheriff of Appling County on January 1, 2017.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Melton's care, courage, and dedication in his role.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Melton.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• William Werkheiser (R, HD-157)Primary sponsor
• Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)

• law enforcement
• legislative commendation
• Appling County
• sheriffs