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GA SR1274

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Crosby

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of Edd Walker, a lifelong Tift County resident and longtime law enforcement officer
  • Served as Tift County Sheriff for 24 years (1973–1997) after beginning his law enforcement career in 1960
  • Received numerous awards including the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Distinguished Humanitarian Award, Outstanding Service Award, the Liberty Bell Award, and was recognized as the second Certified Sheriff in Georgia
  • Served as chairman of the Georgia Sheriff's Boys Ranch and chairman of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association, and was honored in 2003 when the City of Tifton renamed a portion of Victory Drive as "Edd Walker Way"
  • Secretary of the Senate directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Walker's family

Legislative Description

Walker, Edd; honoring

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/20/2014

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