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GA HR2126

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Helen Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Joseph D. Nelson is commended for his appointment as chief of police of the City of Thomson, making him the first Black person to hold that position in the city's history.
  • Nelson has a 21-year career in law enforcement, including 18 years with the Washington police department, where he rose through the ranks from road patrol officer to sergeant, lieutenant, and chief criminal investigator.
  • He served as a military policeman in the United States Army, acting as a bodyguard for general officers and foreign dignitaries.
  • Nelson is a native of Jefferson County, Georgia, played football under coach Erk Russell at Georgia Southern University, and holds both a bachelor of science and a master's degree magna cum laude in criminal justice from Troy University's Augusta campus.
  • The resolution, introduced by Representative Hudson of the 124th District, directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy to Chief Nelson.

Legislative Description

Nelson, Joseph D.; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/21/2010

Full Bill Text

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