HR255: HR255 Cosby, Troy; retirement; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Troy Cosby, who began his fire service career as a volunteer at Hiram Station 2 in Paulding County in 1983 at age 17. It recounts his path through early state-certified training classes, medical and rescue certifications, leadership courses, and his 2017 membership in the Honor Guard. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Cosby for his fire service, congratulates him on his retirement, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Cosby.

• Formally commends Troy Cosby for his career in fire service in Paulding County.
• Congratulates Cosby on his retirement and extends wishes for his health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cosby.

The resolution directly names and honors Troy Cosby, a retired Paulding County firefighter. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not create funding, rules, or penalties. Its significance is symbolic, giving public recognition through the Georgia House of Representatives to Cosby's decades of fire service before his retirement.

• The whereas clauses detail Cosby's fire service history, starting as a volunteer at Hiram Station 2 in 1983 and his 1984 state certification.
• The resolution notes his completion of the county's first EMT and 1st Responder Medical classes and a GEMA Rescue Specialist class.
• It lists certifications earned, including NPQ Hazmat Technician, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, Apparatus Operator, Instructor I & II, and Fire Officer I.
• The resolving clause commends Cosby's service and congratulates him on retirement.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Cosby with a copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)Primary sponsor
• Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)

• fire service
• retirement recognition
• Paulding County
• Georgia House resolution