Bill Text: GA SR798 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-01-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR798 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR798-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 798
By:
Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Thomas of the 54th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue has been recognized by the Georgia State
Firefighter's Association as 2009 Educator of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia State Firefighter's Association annually recognizes outstanding
public service and dedication with awards for Lifesaving Valor, Rookie of the
Year, Firefighter of the Year, and Educator of the Year from nominees throughout
this state; and
WHEREAS,
Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue earned the prestigious recognition as Educator
of the Year for its fire prevention program; and
WHEREAS,
during Fire Prevention Week, the Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue squad taught
over 7,000 children, between kindergarten and fifth grade, the importance of
fire safety; and
WHEREAS,
under the leadership and guidance of Fire Marshal Glenn Davis, the dedicated men
and women of Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue use a three-room trailer to help
demonstrate fire safety to students and their families; and
WHEREAS,
the Fort Oglethorpe team has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable
hours of their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their
community and field with work in fire injury prevention programs and increasing
public awareness of what steps should be taken in an emergency; and
WHEREAS,
the Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue team have also earned the respect and
admiration of their colleagues and associates with their comprehensive programs
that teach CPR; and
WHEREAS,
the education provided by the members of the Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue
team have undoubtedly saved countless lives throughout the State of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of
these remarkable Georgians be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue for their efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service and congratulate them upon their recognition as Georgia
State Firefighter's Association's 2009 Educator of the Year.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Fort Oglethorpe Fire and
Rescue.
