Bill Text: GA SR125 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-03 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR125 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR125-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 125
By:
Senators Buckner of the 44th and Seay of the 34th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services made history in November, 2008, by
becoming the first department to win world titles in all three relay divisions
of the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge in Las Vegas, Nevada; and
WHEREAS,
this amazing and remarkable accomplishment marks the first time in the 17 year
history of the competition that the same team has dominated all three divisions
which include a men's relay, a woman's relay, and a men over 40 relay;
and
WHEREAS,
the 2008 men's relay team consists of Lawrence Adams, James Barbee, Antonio
Johnson, Michael Ballisty, and Daniel Hardegree, and they defeated 64 teams from
across the world including three representing branches of the military;
and
WHEREAS,
the dedicated and powerful 2008 women's relay team is comprised of Ann Hall,
Rachel Dornbusch, Aurora Mayfield, Martine Rose, and Kassi Thoreson;
and
WHEREAS,
for a third consecutive year, the men over 40 relay team brought great pride to
the State of Georgia with their title as 2008 world champions and included Jeff
Hood, Jerry Russell, Jay Fordham, Ernest Donaldson, and David Odum;
and
WHEREAS,
Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services provides emergency services to the
citizens of Clayton County through 14 fire stations and includes over 350 fire
fighters, emergency medical technicians, and civilian personnel;
and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of these teams is a clear indication of the
outstanding athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of
purpose and spirit of each team member; and
WHEREAS,
as this magnificent team's determination, focus, and commitment over months of
training and their dedication to physical fitness bring great pride to Clayton
County Fire Chief Alex S. Cohilas and the entire state it is only fitting that
such accomplishment be recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate the Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services teams for winning
the 2008 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge and commend their hard work and
drive that earned them the title of world champions.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Clayton County Fire Chief,
Alex S. Cohilas and to each team member of the Clayton County Fire and Emergency
Services teams.
