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GA SR1068
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Valencia Seay
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate Resolution 1068 honors the life and memory of Major Gregory E. Barney, who passed away on February 11, 2016, at the age of 50
- Major Barney served in law enforcement at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the City of Riverdale Police Department, rising through the ranks from officer to Sergeant, Captain, and Major
- He was the first African American Interim Police Chief for the City of Riverdale and implemented the Crime Reduction Utilizing Statistical History Unit in 2009
- Major Barney also served as a volunteer fireman and EMT for 17 years in the Borough of Lawnside, New Jersey, was a hostage negotiator, and received a Certificate of Valor for saving a life
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Major Barney's family
Legislative Description
Barney, Major Gregory E.; condolences
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/26/2016
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