Georgia-2011-HR1856-Introduced

By: Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Neal of the 75th, Talton of the 145th, Purcell of the 159th, Abrams of the 84th, and others

Recognizing and commending Officer Jeff Rodgers; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Officer Jeff Rodgers has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, this dedicated public servant has diligently and conscientiously devoted 16 years of his time, talents, and energy to improving the lives of his fellow citizens as evidenced by his superlative service with the Department of Public Safety; and

WHEREAS, Officer Rodgers began his career in February of 1996 as a Georgia State Patrol dispatcher in Conyers, Georgia, and later transferred to the Capitol Police Division; and

WHEREAS, the Capitol Police Division at the Department of Public Safety is tasked with the responsibility of providing primary law enforcement and security duties for the Georgia state capitol, the Coverdell Legislative Office Building, the judicial building, and all other GBA state owned buildings located on Capitol Hill; and

WHEREAS, the Capitol Police Division joins with the United States Marine Corps Reserve for the annual Toys for Tots campaign and with officers such as Jeff Rodgers, the Capitol Police Division set a new record for collection by delivering 446 toys; and

WHEREAS, Officer Rodgers currently works as a Patrol/Motor Officer around the Capitol Hill complex and often assists with investigative duties when needed; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; 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 Officer Jeff Rodgers for his 16 years of outstanding, efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia and extend to him their sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

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 Officer Jeff Rodgers.