Bill Text: GA HR1196 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Gitgood, Sergeant Jordan; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-01-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR1196 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1196-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1196
By:
Representatives Neal of the
1st
and Scott of the
2nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Sergeant Jordan Gitgood; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Sergeant Jordan Gitgood of Walker County Emergency Services has long been
recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played
in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
his outstanding dedication, work ethic, and commitment have been recognized by
the Georgia State Firefighters Association, which has selected him as its 2009
Firefighter of the Year; and
WHEREAS,
Sgt. Gitgood began his career with Walker County Emergency Services in 2005, and
he was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2006; and
WHEREAS,
in 2008, Sgt. Gitgood responded to over 70 percent of his station's dispatch
requests with 329 responses, which earned him Walker County's Top Dog award for
most incident responses for two years in a row; and
WHEREAS,
an invaluable member of his response team, Sgt. Gitgood responds not only to his
zone, which includes the Flintstone community, but responds and assists other
neighboring stations; and
WHEREAS,
in 2006, Sgt. Gitgood was named the Walker County Rookie of the Year after
receiving an amazing 100 percent of the department's nominations;
and
WHEREAS,
Sgt. Gitgood's professional response to every incident, his willingness to share
his knowledge and experience with others, and his motivated attitude have earned
him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates;
and
WHEREAS,
his work ethic and high morals serve as an inspiration to those around him, and
he exemplifies the true meaning of public servant; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Sgt. Jordan Gitgood for his efficient, effective, unselfish,
and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia, extend to him their most
sincere gratitude for putting his own safety on the line to save the lives of
others, and congratulate him upon his distinction as 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 Sgt. Jordan
Gitgood.
