HR 849: Mapes, Trooper First Class; commend

This House resolution honors Trooper First Class Mapes for his conduct during a November 30, 2024 incident on Interstate 20 in Rockdale County, where he and a trainee, Trooper Cadet South, pursued suspects fleeing a suspected street race. According to the resolution, one suspect opened fire on TFC Mapes, who returned fire and continued to engage the suspect even after being shot himself, while Cadet South ran toward the gunfire to help. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a formal statement from the House of Representatives recognizing TFC Mapes' actions and awards, including recognition as Trooper of the Year for the United States. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally commends Trooper First Class Mapes for his actions during a November 30, 2024 shooting incident on Interstate 20 in Rockdale County.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Trooper First Class Mapes.
• Recites the House's account of the incident and TFC Mapes' prior awards, including the Trooper of the Year for the United States honor.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or ongoing program; it is a ceremonial recognition only.

The resolution directly names and honors Trooper First Class Mapes and references Trooper Cadet South, both of the Georgia State Patrol. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians.

Because this is a commendation resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, funding, or penalties for anyone. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public statement of appreciation and a printed copy given to the honoree.

• The whereas clauses describe the November 30, 2024 incident on Interstate 20 in Rockdale County involving suspected street racing, a foot chase, and gunfire exchanged between a fleeing suspect and TFC Mapes.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend TFC Mapes for his care, courage, and dedication.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to TFC Mapes.

1. 2025-03-28House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-03-28House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-03-28House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)Patrocinador principal

• law enforcement commendation
• Georgia State Patrol
• Rockdale County
• legislative resolution