07 LC 96
2673
House
Resolution 746
By:
Representative Bryant of the
160th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Officer Mathew Willcoxon of the Garden City Police Department; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
on the evening of March 16, 2007, the family of the late Felix Johnson contacted
the Garden City Police Department in order to request their assistance in
escorting Mr. Johnson's funeral procession on St. Patrick's Day;
and
WHEREAS,
with the utmost efficiency and compassion for the grieving family members of the
late Mr. Johnson, Officer Mathew Willcoxon and other officers arrived promptly
on the morning of March 17 and provided invaluable assistance in escorting the
funeral procession throughout the course of the day; and
WHEREAS,
despite the increased traffic activity associated with the immensely popular St.
Patrick's Day festivities of Savannah and Chatham County, the Garden City Police
Department managed the funeral procession with the highest degree of
professionalism, despite the short notice; and
WHEREAS,
the actions of the Garden City Police Department proved their commitment to
"community policing," an attitude towards law enforcement that seeks the maximum
level of cooperation among police, neighborhood businesses, and members of the
community; and
WHEREAS,
as they responded with the utmost sensitivity for the feelings of the family of
the late Mr. Johnson, Officer Mathew Willcoxon and the Garden City Police
Department have brought honor to the State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Officer Mathew Willcoxon of the Garden City Police Department
for his outstanding assistance during the funeral procession on St. Patrick's
Day, March 17, 2007, and extend their sincerest best wishes for his
future.
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 Officer Mathew Willcoxon.
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 Officer Mathew Willcoxon.