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House Resolution 1598

By: Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Atwood of the 179th, Lane of the 167th, Talton of the 145th, Hanner of the 148th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending SRO Mark Hopper; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, SRO Mark Hopper of the Glynn County School Police has been recognized with a Valor Service Award from the Peace Officers Association of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, SRO Hopper is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, SRO Hopper was tactically aware that an angry parent at Brunswick High School retrieved a 9mm pistol from his vehicle before walking up to two other officers in absolute rage and proceed to verbally spew expletives; and

WHEREAS, SRO Hopper managed to maneuver around and behind the suspect undetected, and without hesitation he skillfully disarmed him; and

WHEREAS, he used his training and experience as well as sheer valor in bringing a peaceful end to the situation; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the courageous and selfless dedication of SRO Mark Hopper and recognize him on receiving the Valor Service Award.

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 SRO Mark Hopper.