Coleman, Richard; commend
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 13) passed by the Georgia Senate to formally commend Richard Coleman for his 30+ years of dedicated service as a Georgia peace officer. It recognizes his leadership roles (including chief of police and chief of internal affairs), expertise in law enforcement management, and commitment to community safety in Chatham County. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for his "care, courage, sympathy, and selfless dedication" to public service. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal expression of gratitude from the Senate to Mr. Coleman.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Derek Mallow
DDemocratic
P
Harold Jones
DDemocratic
P
Kim Jackson
DDemocratic
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