COBB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE

GEORGIA ELECTRONIC LIFE SAFETY AND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION (GELSSA) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO THE DAUGHTER OF COBB COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY.

Amy Webster, daughter of Cobb County Sheriff’s Deputy S.J. Webster and Jenny Webster, is the recipient of the 2011 Georgia Electronic Life Safety and Systems Association (GELSSA) Scholarship.  Amy graduated from Harrison High School with a 4.7 grade point average and will be attending the University of Georgia in August.  She plans to study genetics.

Several years ago, GELSSA established a scholarship award for Georgia High School Seniors who are the sons or daughters of active Georgia Law Enforcement Officers or Firefighters.  “Amy is an outstanding student with very impressive academic achievements as well as extracurricular and community activities” said Diane Freeland of GELSSA.   “This is our way to say thank you and to recognize and honor children of the men and women who maintain the safety and security of our communities” said Freeland. “Deputy Webster and his wife Jenny have every right to be proud of Amy’s accomplishments” said Sheriff Neil Warren.  “As parents, they have been excellent role models and have instilled in her the values, skills and confidence necessary to lead a productive and fulfilling life.”

The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association has approximately 225 members throughout the state.  The membership consists of companies that sell, design, install, maintain and monitor electronic burglar and fire alarm systems.

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RELEASE DATE:  June 21, 2011. For further information contact Nancy Bodiford at 770-499-4723.