Bill Text: GA SR407 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 407 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: McBrayer, Mr. Keith; recognize

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR407 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR407-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 407

By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Douglas of the 17th and Buckner of the 44th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Keith McBrayer; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Keith McBrayer is a lifelong resident of Henry County, Georgia, and a graduate of Henry County High School; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McBrayer demonstrated a passion for law enforcement and leadership at a young age, earning his Eagle Scout rank at the age of 16 and participating in the Law Enforcement Explorer Program with the Henry County Sheriff's Office; and

WHEREAS, upon his graduation from high school, Mr. McBrayer accepted a position with the Henry County Sheriff's Office while attending Clayton County Junior College, and he graduated from the Clayton Regional Police Academy in 1978; and

WHEREAS, beginning his career with the Sheriff's Office as a radio operator, Mr. McBrayer has served the office with dedication and honor for over 30 years, rising through the ranks to earn positions such as Field Operations Commander, SWAT Team Commander, and Major; and

WHEREAS, his reputation with the citizens of his community and local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement resulted in his election as the 28th Sheriff of Henry County in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McBrayer has been united in love and marriage to his wife Susan for 28 years, and they are blessed with two loving and beautiful daughters, Laura and Tracy; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to his community as well as the principles of law enforcement, Mr. McBrayer is an active member of Hampton United Methodist Church and serves on the board of directors for Connecting Henry, Leadership Henry, and Youth Leadership Henry; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and courageous contributions of local law enforcement officers on behalf of the citizens of this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the care, fortitude, and selfless dedication exhibited by Mr. Keith McBrayer in carrying out the difficult duties of his vocation for over three decades, congratulate him upon his election as Sheriff of Henry County, and extend to him their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Keith McBrayer.