Bill Text: GA HR297 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Sheppard, Mr. Ralph E.; commend and invite to House

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-02-26 - House Passed/Adopted [HR297 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR297-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 297
By: Representatives Barnard of the 166th, Lunsford of the 110th, Day of the 163rd, and Martin of the 47th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard began his remarkable career with the Law Enforcement Section of the Department of Natural Resources as a saltwater ranger in Brunswick, Georgia, and held prestigious positions such as Corporal, Sergeant, and Captain; and

WHEREAS, in 1990, Mr. Sheppard was named the Department's first official training officer, creating curriculum tailored to the skills needed for a conservation ranger, including boat operation, wildlife identification, ATV operation, wilderness first response, and countless others; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Sheppard's hard work and dedication to the training of conservation rangers has resulted in an 18 week school for new rangers which is second to none, with 750 required training hours that provide new recruits with the tools necessary to protect and serve the citizens and wildlife of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Sheppard has devoted over 30 years to the training of conservation rangers, serving as a POST instructor and an Officer in Charge, resulting in some of the best trained peace officers in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, in creating the superb training staff for the Georgia Conservation Ranger School, Mr. Sheppard meticulously chose 78 voluntary POST certified instructors to teach at the ranger school on an annual basis; and

WHEREAS, for his foresight, diligence, and professionalism, Mr. Sheppard has been nominated for the POAG Arthur Hutchins Award for Meritorious Service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard's contributions and dedication to the training of conservation rangers in the State of Georgia and invite him to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time designated by the Speaker.

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 Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard.
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