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GA SR1174

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jack Hill

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate commends Representative Bill Hitchens as the recipient of the Peace Officers' Association of Georgia's 2015 Arthur Hutchins Memorial Award for Meritorious Service
  • Representative Hitchens has been an active member of the Peace Officers' Association of Georgia since 1969 and served as its president, credited with saving the organization by resolving a legal battle with the IRS
  • Career titles include Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran, Coast Guard Commander, Director of Georgia Homeland Security, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, Colonel of the State Patrol, and Georgia State Representative
  • Notable accolades include the Outstanding Leader of the Year Award, Georgia Military Citizen of the Year Award, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Officer of the Year Award, and the Georgia State Patrol's Meritorious Service Award for actions during the Centennial Park bombing
  • Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Representative Hitchens

Legislative Description

Hitchens, Representative Bill; commend

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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