Bill Text: GA SR1148 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Fire Station 19 Firefighters; recognize
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-13 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1148 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1148-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1148
By:
Senators Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Tippins of the 37th and
Thompson of the 33rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the firefighters of Fire Station 19; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the firefighters of Fire Station 19 in Marietta, Georgia, assisted the Young
family as Ms. Elizabeth Young gave birth to Fiona LeGreve Young on December 21,
2011, at 6:00 A.M.; and
WHEREAS,
on a cold and rainy night, Ms. Young went into labor, five weeks from her
expected delivery date; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Young was not able to make it to the hospital, and upon calling 911, he
informed the operator that they were headed to the fire station on Powers Ferry
Road; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Young immediately gave birth after stepping out of the vehicle and lying on
the pavement in front of the fire station; and
WHEREAS,
firefighters ran out with blankets, a stretcher, and oxygen and medical kits;
and
WHEREAS,
the firefighters were able to cut the umbilical cord, wrap Fiona in blankets,
and take her inside to suction and do a preliminary exam; and
WHEREAS,
the firefighters also wrapped up Ms. Young, placed her on a stretcher, and took
her inside near a heater; and
WHEREAS,
the seven heroic firefighters who work during the shift are Adam Linn, Shane
Turner, Buck Fowles, Gary Beasley, Trevor Levy, Bill Johnson, and Kevin Gross;
and
WHEREAS,
upon the Youngs' arrival at the station, the firefighters sprang into action and
took control of a situation that occurred within four minutes; and
WHEREAS,
in placing the well-being of society above their personal concerns and, in many
instances, risking their lives for the sake of others, the state's firefighters
exemplify the highest nobility and greatest commitment to society and humanity;
and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the actions of these distinguished
citizens be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the care, fortitude, and dedication exhibited by the firefighters of Fire
Station 19 in Marietta, Georgia, and recognize their remarkable actions the
night of December 21, 2011.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Fire Station 19.
