Bill Text: GA SR887 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Roswell Fire Department; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-17 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR887 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SR887-Enrolled.html

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12 LC 93 0815

Senate Resolution 887

By: Senator Albers of the 56th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Roswell Fire Department; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the firefighters of the Roswell Fire Department are highly regarded by the citizens of this state and the local community as officers of unwavering compassion and conviction who are dedicated to protecting lives and property; and

WHEREAS, the Roswell Fire Department has continuously supported efforts to help others and have been instrumental in increasing the public's awareness of worthy causes; and

WHEREAS, the department was recently recognized as the Top Collector by the Georgia Firefighter's Burn Foundation during their 2011 Boot Drive, collecting $68,075; and

WHEREAS, the department also placed first in the amount of money collected per firefighter during the 2011 Boot Drive, with $489.75 per person collected; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Firefighter's Burn Foundation presents programs on Juvenile Fire Setters Intervention, Public Fire Safety Education, and Burn Prevention and contribute to burn centers across the state; and

WHEREAS, money from the annual boot drive is used to fund a camp for burn survivors, allowing children with burn injuries to interact with other children who can relate and share experiences in a safe and caring environment; and

WHEREAS, ten percent of the money collected by the Roswell Fire Department during the 2011 Boot Drive is used to purchase Fire Safety Educational materials for the department; and

WHEREAS, the selfless and generous dedication to improving the lives of burn victims demonstrated by the firefighters of the Roswell Fire Department is worthy of recognition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the care, fortitude, and dedication exhibited by the firefighters of the Roswell Fire Department in protecting the lives of Roswell citizens and commend them for their selfless service to burn victims.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Roswell Fire Department Fire Chief Ricky Spencer.