Bill Text: GA SR1652 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Kiney, Mr. Thomas Joseph; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1652 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1652-Enrolled.html

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10 LC 94 2975

Senate Resolution 1652

By: Senator Buckner of the 44th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mr. Thomas Joseph Kiney; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Joseph Kiney 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 Clayton County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kiney diligently and conscientiously devoted his time, talents, and energy to Clayton County, providing superlative service for 26 years and serving with honor and distinction until his retirement in 1993; and

WHEREAS, upon his retirement from Clayton County, Mr. Kiney served as an investigator for the Clayton County Sheriff's Office Fugitive and Intelligence Unit; and

WHEREAS, the main objective of the Fugitive Squad is to locate and arrest violent offender fugitives, with investigators handling extradition matters and apprehending persons fleeing law enforcement in order to avoid arrest; and

WHEREAS, during his time with the Fugitive Squad, Mr. Kiney exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and his efficient and effective commitment to excellence was continually recognized by his peers; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. Thomas Joseph Kiney for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Clayton 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. Thomas Joseph Kiney.