08 LC 95
0381
House
Resolution 1422
By:
Representatives Benfield of the
85th,
Henson of the
87th,
Mangham of the
94th,
Watson of the
91st,
Stephenson of the
92nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and DeKalb County Police Department and
observing April 20, 2008, as a day of recognition; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
there are approximately 2,000 law enforcement officers employed by DeKalb County
who are dedicated to protecting the lives and well being of its citizens and
preserving the peace in DeKalb County's communities; and
WHEREAS,
Sheriff Tom Brown is commended for his outstanding performance in managing the
DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, which includes the DeKalb County jail,
safety and security of all court proceedings, and protecting the citizens of
DeKalb County with its fugitive squad and SWAT teams; and
WHEREAS,
under the leadership of Chief Terrell Bolton, the DeKalb Police Department has
established a model for protecting its citizens with the "Road to Success Action
Plan" which will enhance services to the community into the next decade; and
WHEREAS,
the DeKalb Police Department's philosophy of "interactive community policing" is
a proactive approach to solving crime problems throughout the county;
and
WHEREAS,
DeKalb County and the entire state mourned the loss of DeKalb Police Officers
Ricky Bryant, Jr., and Eric Barker, who lost their lives while working an
off-duty security job in DeKalb; and
WHEREAS,
DeKalb County's law enforcement personnel are commended for their quick response
in the apprehension of the suspect involved in these tragic shootings;
and
WHEREAS,
the members of Christian Jubilee Full Word Baptist Church, under the leadership
of Reverend Portia Minter, are to be commended for their efforts to honor DeKalb
County's brave law enforcement
officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body commends the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the DeKalb County Police Department for their work in serving the citizens of DeKalb County and this state and declares April 20, 2008, as a day of recognition for their outstanding service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body commends the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the DeKalb County Police Department for their work in serving the citizens of DeKalb County and this state and declares April 20, 2008, as a day of recognition for their outstanding service.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the DeKalb
County Sheriff's Office and the DeKalb County Police Department.