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GA SR956

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Grant

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate Resolution recognizing and commending School Resource Officer (SRO) Mark Hopper of the Glynn County School Police for his courageous actions
  • SRO Hopper received a Valor Service Award from the Peace Officers Association of Georgia
  • Hopper identified an armed, enraged parent at Brunswick High School who had retrieved a 9mm pistol from his vehicle and was confronting two other officers
  • Hopper maneuvered behind the suspect undetected and skillfully disarmed him without hesitation, bringing the situation to a peaceful resolution
  • Sponsored by Senators Hill of the 4th, Grant of the 25th, and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd; directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to SRO Hopper

Legislative Description

SRO Mark Hopper; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/21/2012

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