Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR2056: Melton, Sheriff Mark; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Mark Melton; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending Sheriff Mark Melton; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending Sheriff Mark Melton; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Sheriff Mark Melton has served with honor and distinction as Sheriff of Appling County, Georgia, since January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Melton graduated from Valdosta State University in 1985 with a degree in Criminal Justice and began his law enforcement career with the Department of Corrections as a State Probation Officer; and WHEREAS, throughout his career he held prestigious roles such as Office Manager, Compliance and Training Coordinator, Field Training Officer, Statewide Program Coordinator for all Specialized Probation Supervision, and Investigator; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Melton was also a team leader in an undercover capacity during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games held in Atlanta as well as was on the security detail for the G8 Presidential Summit in Savannah, Georgia; and H. R. 2056 LC 129 1540 WHEREAS, he is an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for excellence in all of his endeavors and whose primary concern is the welfare and safety of the citizens of Appling County; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Melton selflessly devotes innumerable hours of his time and talents to educating future generations of law enforcement officials; and WHEREAS, he has taught thousands of hours for various law enforcement agencies across the state as well as serves as a Criminal Justice Instructor for Altamaha Technical …
Sponsors
- William Werkheiser (R, 157) · primary sponsor
- Steven Meeks (R, 178)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR2056?
- HR2056 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Melton, Sheriff Mark; commend.
- What does HR2056 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending Sheriff Mark Melton; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR2056?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2056?
- William Werkheiser (R, 157), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR2056?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74641
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