Maddox, Sheriff Melody M.; recognize
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 395) passed by the Georgia Senate to recognize and commend Sheriff Melody M. Maddox for her 20+ years of law enforcement service. It highlights her career milestones, including becoming the first female chief of police at Georgia Piedmont Technical College and later serving as DeKalb County's 50th sheriff. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Senate's appreciation for her contributions to public safety and community service. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or agencies beyond this formal acknowledgment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 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
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Derek Mallow
DDemocratic
P
Doc Rhett
DDemocratic
P
Donzella James
DDemocratic
P
Elena Parent
DDemocratic
P
Gail Davenport
DDemocratic
P
Jason Esteves
DDemocratic
P
Kenya Wicks
DDemocratic
P
Nan Orrock
DDemocratic
P
RaShaun Kemp
DDemocratic
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Sally Harrell
DDemocratic
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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