GA SR905

Honors Sheriff Roger D. Garrison of Cherokee County, Georgia, who was first elected in 1992 and is serving his 6th consecutive term, making him the longest serving sheriff in Cherokee County history

Recognizes his efforts to double officer training requirements beyond state mandates, expand the agency's law enforcement instructors to more than 60, and create a multiagency training program for all officers serving in Cherokee County

Notes his educational initiatives, including enabling 110 officers to complete the Professional Management Program, over 60 officers to earn bachelor's degrees through Reinhardt University, and 26 officers to earn master's degrees through Columbus State University

Highlights his civic involvement over 20 years and his raising of $475,122 through Sheriff Roger Garrison Charities to benefit organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Boys and Girls Club, Cherokee CASA, and the Anna Crawford Children's Center

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Sheriff Garrison