Georgia HR 634: Flynn, Chief Dan; commend

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House Resolution 634
By: Representatives Seabaugh of the 34
th, Dollar of the 45
th, Setzler of the 35
th, Ehrhart of
the 36
th, Parsons of the 44
th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Chief Dan Flynn; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, Chief Dan Flynn has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the2
vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare3
of the citizens of Georgia; and4
WHEREAS, appointed chief of the Marietta Police Department in January 2007, he has5
enhanced public safety through integrity and discipline during his distinguished tenure; and6
WHEREAS, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Chief Flynn has over 48 years in law7
enforcement as well as both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in public8
administration; and9
WHEREAS, Chief Flynn's dedication to keeping Marietta safe earned him the title of Police10
Chief of the Year in Georgia in both 2011 and 2018, and he was inducted into the11
International Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame in 2010; and12

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WHEREAS, a dedicated member of his community, he has worked effectively with local13
task forces and civic groups to address drug and elder abuse as well as served as a member14
of the Marietta Rotary Club; and15
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,16
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as evidenced17
dramatically by his superlative service with the Marietta Police Department; and18
WHEREAS, Chief Flynn has served with honor and distinction with the Marietta Police19
Department, and his vision and unyielding commitment law enforcement will be sorely20
missed upon the occasion of his retirement; and21
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this22
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body recognize and commend Chief Dan Flynn for his efficient,25
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate him26
upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for27
continued health and happiness.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Chief30
Dan Flynn.31