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GA HR1855

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Officer Mark Edge for almost 11 years of service with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, beginning in May 2001 as a Georgia State Patrol dispatcher in Conyers, Georgia, before transferring to the Capitol Police Division
  • The Capitol Police Division provides primary law enforcement and security for the Georgia State Capitol, the Coverdell Legislative Office Building, the judicial building, and other state-owned buildings on Capitol Hill
  • Officer Edge was shot in the head by a perpetrator while responding to a stolen motorcycle call but was able to radio for assistance, was transported to Grady Hospital, and eventually recovered
  • Officer Edge contributed to the Capitol Police Division's partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign, helping set a new collection record of 446 toys
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Officer Mark Edge

Legislative Description

Edge, Officer Mark; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/19/2012

Full Bill Text

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