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This resolution recognizes and commends Sheriff Melody M. Maddox for her distinguished career in law enforcement, highlighting her significant professional achievements and community contributions. The resolution details her more than 20-year career, including her groundbreaking role as the first female chief of police in the Technical College System of Georgia, her work at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office where she rose to chief deputy, and her appointment as the county's 50th sheriff in December 2019. It also emphasizes her professional affiliations with various law enforcement organizations and her community involvement with groups like the NAACP, National Council of Negro Women, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The resolution acknowledges her exceptional service in law enforcement and her valuable contributions to the DeKalb County community, formally expressing gratitude for her work and extending best wishes for her continued success. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the resolution to Sheriff Maddox.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71380