06 LC 33
1374
House
Resolution 1626
By:
Representative Keown of the
173rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Deputy Sheriff Steven Jones; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Deputy Sheriff Steven Jones has been named the 2005 D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse
Resistance Education) Officer of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
he earned an Associate of Science degree in criminal justice and an Associate of
Arts degree in business from Thomas College and a bachelor of business
administration degree in marketing from Valdosta State University;
and
WHEREAS,
he has served with distinction as a member of the Thomas County Sheriff's
Department since 1993, where he was instrumental in securing over $200,000.00 in
grant funds to update departmental equipment and advance department technology;
and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Jones has taught and graduated 14 D.A.R.E. elementary groups, has
coordinated neighborhood watch groups, conducted alcohol and drug awareness
programs for five years, earned accreditation as a child safety seat technician,
and has orchestrated a school safety plan for the Thomas County School System;
and
WHEREAS,
his commitment to educating young people of this state on important issues have
made him a vital contributor to his community and this state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in commending Deputy Sheriff Steven Jones on his many
accomplishments including being named 2005 D.A.R.E. Officer of the
Year.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Deputy
Sheriff Steven Jones.