Bill Text: GA HR986 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Henderson, Wayne; firefighter; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-04-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR986 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR986-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 986
By:
Representatives Scott of the
2nd
and Neal of the
1st
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
and recognizing Firefighter Wayne Henderson; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Wayne Henderson, a volunteer firefighter with Walker County Emergency Services
and a member of the Walker County Maintenance Department, was named Georgia's
Firefighter of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
Henderson was overwhelmingly selected as 2007 Walker County Emergency Services
Fire and Rescue Tech of the Year for his outstanding work performance and his
dedication to his department and community; and
WHEREAS,
in the last year alone, he responded to over 50 percent of calls, many times as
the first responder and sometimes single-handedly extinguishing the fire;
and
WHEREAS,
he has been instrumental in completing projects to build a fire house for kids
at community events, to purchase and install improvements to the facilities at
Station 15, to maintain equipment, and to establish a physical fitness program
for firefighters; and
WHEREAS,
he is a mentor for new recruits and assists in training both veterans and new
staff; and
WHEREAS,
he also works in the community to support local fund-raising events, teach fire
safety in schools, and organize food drives for families in need;
and
WHEREAS,
the dependability, expertise, and commitment of Firefighter Wayne Henderson not
only ensures the safety of his community, but also distinguishes him as a
firefighter deserving of high tribute and honor.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
commends Walker County Firefighter Wayne Henderson for his outstanding service
to the community and designation as the Georgia's Firefighter of the
Year.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Firefighter
Wayne Henderson.
