Bill Text: GA SR799 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Gitgood, Sergeant Jordan; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-01-12 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR799 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR799-Enrolled.html
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Senate Resolution 799
By: Senator Mullis of the 53rd

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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Sgt. Jordan Gitgood.
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