HR 925: Gulledge, Sheriff Gary; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Gary Gulledge, who served as the 47th sheriff of the Paulding County Sheriff's Office from 2008 to 2024 and worked in law enforcement since 1990. The resolution recounts his career, including his early roles as jailer, patrol deputy, warrant officer, and K-9 deputy, and his work forming the department's first dual purpose K-9 team. It also notes his accomplishments as sheriff, such as overseeing a new training facility in 2016 and a new law enforcement and detention facility in 2020, and his service on several statewide law enforcement and criminal justice boards. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it formally commends Gulledge and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Gary Gulledge for his 34-year law enforcement career and his service as Paulding County sheriff from 2008 to 2024.
• Congratulates Gulledge on his retirement and offers the House's best wishes for his health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Gulledge.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a legislative change.

The resolution directly names and honors former Sheriff Gary Gulledge. It also references the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, the Georgia Sheriffs' Association, the Georgia Department of Corrections Board, and other state law enforcement bodies where he served.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a formal, public statement of appreciation. Its significance is symbolic, recognizing a long career in local and state law enforcement rather than changing any policy or program.

• The whereas clauses summarize Gulledge's career timeline, roles, and statewide law enforcement board service.
• The resolving clause formally commends Gulledge's dedication and congratulates him on retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Gulledge for distribution.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)Patrocinador principal
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)

• law enforcement
• sheriff retirement
• Paulding County
• legislative commendation