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Senate
Resolution 163
By:
Senators Hill of the 4th, Murphy of the 27th, Chapman of the 3rd, Mullis of the
53rd and Hudgens of the 47th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard began his remarkable career with the Law Enforcement
Section of the Department of Natural Resources as a saltwater ranger in
Brunswick, Georgia, and held prestigious positions such as Corporal, Sergeant,
and Captain; and
WHEREAS,
in 1990, Mr. Sheppard was named the Department's first official training
officer, creating curriculum tailored to the skills needed for a conservation
ranger, including boat operation, wildlife identification, ATV operation,
wilderness first response, and countless others; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sheppard's hard work and dedication to the training of conservation rangers
has resulted in an 18 week school for new rangers which is second to none, with
750 required training hours that provide new recruits with the tools necessary
to protect and serve the citizens and wildlife of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Sheppard has devoted over 30 years to the training of conservation rangers,
serving as a POST instructor and an Officer in Charge, resulting in some of the
best trained peace officers in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
in creating the superb training staff for the Georgia Conservation Ranger
School, Mr. Sheppard meticulously chose 78 voluntary POST certified instructors
to teach at the ranger school on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS,
for his foresight, diligence, and professionalism, Mr. Sheppard has been
nominated for the POAG Arthur Hutchins Award for Meritorious
Service.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard's contributions and dedication to the training of
conservation rangers in the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Ralph E. Sheppard.