Bill Text: GA HR1122 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Finley, Major Ernest; police service; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-14 - House Read and Referred [HR1122 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1122-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1122
By:
Representatives Long of the
61st,
Taylor of the
55th,
Sinkfield of the
60th,
Kaiser of the
59th,
Lindsey of the
54th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Major Ernest Finley for his outstanding police service and inviting him to
appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Major Ernest Finley is a long-serving member of the Atlanta Police Department
and the current major supervising Zone Three of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
Major 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,
Major Finley has a distinguished record with the Atlanta Police Department and
has consistently exemplified the highest ideals of public service;
and
WHEREAS,
despite obstacles, Major 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,
Major 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 Major 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 Major 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 Major Earnest
Finley.
