06 LC 97
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Senate
Resolution 1121
By:
Senator Bulloch of the 11th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Deputy Sheriff Steven Jones; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
since 1993, the citizens of Thomas County have been very fortunate to be served
by one of Georgia's finest law enforcement officers, Deputy Sheriff Steven Jones
of the Thomas County Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Jones is a graduate of Thomas College, where he received an Associate of
Science degree in criminal justice and an Associate of Arts degree in business,
and of Valdosta State University, where he received a bachelor of business
administration degree in marketing; and
WHEREAS,
during the course of his tenure with the Thomas County Sheriff's Department,
Deputy Jones has served this South Georgia community with integrity and
determination, and he has been especially devoted to promoting the safety and
well-being of local young people through his involvement with D.A.R.E.;
and
WHEREAS,
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a world renowned program dedicated
to giving children the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs,
and violence through a police officer-led series of classroom lessons; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Jones has taught and graduated 14 D.A.R.E. elementary groups, helping the
youth of Thomas County to reach their maximum potential by teaching them how to
live productive, drug-free lives; and
WHEREAS,
in his service to the community, Deputy Jones has also coordinated neighborhood
watch groups, conducted alcohol and drug awareness programs for five years,
earned accreditation as a child safety seat technician, and orchestrated a
school safety plan for the Thomas County School System; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of his commitment to serving the citizens, especially the
children, of his county and state, Deputy Jones has been named the 2005 D.A.R.E.
Officer of the Year.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join to
commend Deputy Sheriff Steven Jones on his many important contributions to law
enforcement in Georgia and congratulate him on being named the 2005 D.A.R.E.
Officer of the Year.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Deputy Sheriff Steven
Jones.