The Safest Day at the Capitol
Friends,
On February 8 at the Capitol, the House of Representatives and the Senate both recognized Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. With the passage of HR 108, the House acknowledged law enforcement leaders from across our state, including local sheriffs and police departments, and our statewide policing agencies including the Georgia State Patrol.
The halls of the Capitol were packed on the 8th, with law enforcement leaders from all corners of Georgia - there to be recognized, but as is the case with all men and women in law enforcement, ready to protect their fellow Georgians at a moment’s notice.
Of course, we remember every day at the Capitol the selfless service of the men and women that always keep us safe. From the Capitol Police who are on duty every day, to Georgia State Patrol colleagues who are posted at the Gold Dome during the legislative session. Their work is appreciated by me and my colleagues, as well as by all visitors to the Capitol.
As part of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we were privileged to welcome Sergeant First Class Richard Sikes of the Georgia State Patrol, who was introduced by Representative Bill Werkheiser. Sergeant First Class Sikes is currently the State Patrol Post Commander in Statesboro, and served as Chaplain of the Day on February 8th sharing with the House a message of humility and public service.
And that was just one day!
We were also privileged to welcome friends and neighbors from south Georgia.
Forestry Day at the Capitol occurred on February 7th, with foresters and others involved in one of Georgia’s largest agricultural sectors visiting with us. Georgia remains one of the top states in the country for forestry, and after Forestry Day I am certain that the future for this industry in Georgia is bright!
As well, we welcomed our neighbors from Savannah to Atlanta. On February 9th, Savannah Day, a great group of Savannahians traveled to the Capitol. It was great to hear about everything going on in the Hostess City of the South - from growth at the port, to the return of tourists from around Georgia and the world, to economic development opportunities like the new Hyundai plant in Bryan County. Savannah’s future looks bright.
Remember that should you have questions about my work as your Representative or as Speaker of the House, you can always reach out to me at 404.656.5020, Jon.Burns@house.ga.gov, or on Facebook at www.FB.com/JonBurnsGA. If you wish to sign up for my weekly emailed newsletter, visit https://www.friendsofjonburns.com/home to sign up.