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08 LC 18 7050
Senate Resolution 911
By: Senators Rogers of the 21st and Murphy of the 27th

A RESOLUTION


Commending the Cherokee County Marshal's Office; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the employees of the Cherokee County Marshal's Office serve with honor and distinction providing police protection throughout Cherokee County; and

WHEREAS, these men and women are honest and dedicated public servants who strive for excellence in all their endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of Cherokee; and

WHEREAS, they are highly regarded by the citizens of the community and by state and local government officials as persons of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the administration of justice and sound principles of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, these spirited law enforcement professionals have exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all their duties; and

WHEREAS, the Cherokee County Marshal's Office has obtained the State Certification designation from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police becoming only the third marshal office in this state to be so recognized; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions of local law enforcement officers and employees on behalf of the citizens of this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body unanimously commend the care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication exhibited by the employees of the Cherokee County Marshal's Office in carrying out the difficult duties of their vocation and extend to them their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public service.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Chief Ray Waters.