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GA HR1598

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gloria Frazier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution commending School Resource Officer (SRO) Mark Hopper of the Glynn County School Police for his courageous actions and recognizing him for receiving the Valor Service Award from the Peace Officers Association of Georgia.
  • SRO Hopper identified an angry parent at Brunswick High School who had retrieved a 9mm pistol from his vehicle and was approaching two other officers in a rage.
  • Hopper maneuvered behind the armed suspect undetected and skillfully disarmed him without hesitation, bringing the situation to a peaceful resolution without violence.
  • Sponsored by Representatives Purcell (159th), Atwood (179th), Lane (167th), Talton (145th), Hanner (148th), and others.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to SRO Mark Hopper.

Legislative Description

Hopper, Mark; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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