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Senate Resolution 1206
By: Senators Bowen of the 13th, Lee of the 29th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Hamrick of the 30th, Dean of the 31st and others



A RESOLUTION

Honoring and remembering the life of Georgia State Patrol Trooper Tony M. Lumley; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the law enforcement community and the State of Georgia have lost one of their finest husbands, fathers, and law enforcement officers when Georgia State Patrol Trooper Tony M. Lumley gave his life in defense of the public on December 2, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Lumley joined the Georgia State Patrol as a Trooper Cadet in March, 2002, and completed his training at the 79th Georgia State Patrol Trooper School and graduated as one of the school´s most bright and promising troopers in October of that year; and

WHEREAS, he was assigned to the State Patrol post in Forest Park, Georgia, and, as a result of his outstanding performance and work ethic, he was transferred to the State Patrol post in Griffin, Georgia, in February, 2003; and

WHEREAS, a consummate team player, he was admired and respected by his peers for his mastery of law enforcement and public relations skills, sense of humor, and professional attitude; and

WHEREAS, he was an exemplary law enforcement officer who was held in high esteem for his disciplined and faithful devotion to protecting and preserving the public´s safety; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Lumley is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Misty, and his precious daughters, Nikki and Brook.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and remember the great life and dedicated service to law enforcement and the citizens of this state of Georgia State Patrol Trooper Tony M. Lumley and express their sincerest and deepest condolences to his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Misty Lumley.