Bill Text: GA HR1118 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Finley, Deputy Chief Ernest; police service; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-14 - House Read and Referred [HR1118 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1118-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1118
By:
Representatives Long of the
61st,
Jones of the
46th,
Ashe of the
56th,
Taylor of the
55th,
Benfield of the
85th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Deputy Chief Ernest Finley for his outstanding police service and inviting him
to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Deputy Chief Ernest Finley is a long-serving member of the Atlanta Police
Department, the former major supervising Zone Three of Atlanta, and the current
outstanding deputy chief of the department; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Chief Finley has acted above and beyond the call of duty exhibiting a
strong personal commitment to his community and the citizens of this state;
and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Chief Finley has a distinguished record with the Atlanta Police
Department and has consistently exemplified the highest ideals of public
service; and
WHEREAS,
despite obstacles, Deputy Chief Finley has persistently followed through to
ensure the success of many outstanding and effective public safety programs
including: the creation of the BAT CAR Program to respond to burglaries and
thefts in a uniquely efficient manner and to focus on canvassing residential
neighborhoods; the Code Enforcement Program which has not only helped to clear
residential streets of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles but has also
built strong communication bridges with local residents; the Apartment Managers
Meetings Program to foster relations between law enforcement and high-risk
residential areas; the Discretionary Units team designated to work in "hot beat"
areas to address high incidents of violent crime; the Decoy Details which
utilize undercover officers to combat crime in high-risk areas; the Auto Theft
Deterrent Car which is uniquely equipped to respond to auto thefts in an
efficient manner; and the Quick Response Bicycle Team, which is able to respond
in areas that are difficult for police vehicles to reach; and
WHEREAS,
Deputy Chief Finley has an amazing ability to turn limited resources into
creative and imaginative solutions to serious public safety problems;
and
WHEREAS,
his determination and character have been reflected in his professional
performance throughout his police career, and his high standards of conduct and
achievement serve as a model for all law enforcement officers and citizens of
this state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body extend to Deputy Chief Earnest Finley their sincere appreciation for
his courage, hard work, and dedication and commend him for his many
contributions to public safety and to the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Deputy Chief Earnest Finley is invited to appear before
the House of Representatives on such date and at such time as determined by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Deputy Chief
Earnest Finley.
