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HR 694

Deese, Sheriff Terry; retirement from the Peach County Sheriff's Department; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bethany Ballard and 1 co-sponsor

Honors Sheriff Terry Deese’s retirement with a nonbinding resolution recognizing four decades of Peach County public safety service and providing an official copy for presentation.

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Bill Summary · HR 694

Summary — H.R. 694 (House Resolution 694)

Title: Commending Sheriff Terry Deese upon his retirement from the Peach County Sheriff's Department

Purpose

H.R. 694 is a House resolution that formally commends Sheriff Terry Deese on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution recognizes his long service, leadership, awards, and contributions to public safety and the Peach County community.

Key provisions

  • Expresses formal commendation and congratulations to Sheriff Terry Deese for his career and retirement.
  • Recites biographical and service details: service with Peach County Sheriff’s Office since 1983 and service as Sheriff since 2004.
  • Highlights honors received, including 2017 “Sheriff of the Year” and the 2012 Trailblazer Award from Fort Valley State University.
  • Praises attributes such as integrity, dedication to public safety, leadership, and devotion to duty.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Sheriff Deese.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Sheriff Terry Deese (Peach County).
  • Honored entity: Peach County Sheriff’s Department and the residents of Peach County (the resolution recognizes benefits to the community).
  • Practical administrative effect: the House Clerk’s office (responsible for preparing the copy for distribution).
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or operational changes to law or policy — purely honorary.

Legislative status and timeline (selected actions)

  • Introduced in the House: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred (Jan 23, 2025) to multiple committees for jurisdictional review (listed: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; Ways and Means; Agriculture; Armed Services; Transportation and Infrastructure; Energy and Commerce).
  • House actions (March–April 2025): House first reading/“House Hopper” entries March 21; filed March 31; referred to Local & Consent Calendars April 2; considered April 8; placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar, laid before the House, and adopted on April 9, 2025. Reported enrolled April 9, 2025.
  • Official status: Adopted by the House.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Primary sponsors: John R. Moolenaar; Bethany Ballard; Robert Dickey.
  • Cosponsors: Thomas R. Suozzi; Mario Diaz‑Balart.
  • Related/companion bill: S. 206.

Legal effect and impact

This is a non‑binding, honorary resolution intended to recognize and commend an individual. It does not create legal rights, change statutes, or authorize spending. Its effect is symbolic — publicly acknowledging Sheriff Deese’s career and providing an official copy of the commendation for presentation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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