SR187: SR187 Cosby, Troy; recognize

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Troy Cosby, who began his firefighting career as a volunteer at Hiram Station 2 in Paulding County in 1983 at age 17. It recounts his path through state fire certification, EMT and rescue training, and his later leadership and instructor certifications, including his 2017 membership in the Honor Guard. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Cosby for his fire service and congratulates him on his retirement, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Troy Cosby for his decades of fire service in Paulding County.
• Congratulates Cosby on his retirement and extends good wishes for his health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cosby.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, as is typical of a commendatory resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Troy Cosby, a retired Paulding County firefighter. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives Troy Cosby and his community formal state recognition of his fire service career at his retirement.

• Whereas clauses detail Cosby's fire service history, starting as a volunteer at Hiram Station 2 in 1983 and his 1984 state certification.
• Whereas clauses list his training and certifications, including EMT, GEMA Rescue Specialist, and NPQ Fire Officer I.
• The resolved clause formally commends Cosby for his fire service and congratulates him on retirement.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Cosby.

1. 2025-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-13Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• firefighter recognition
• Paulding County
• Senate resolution
• retirement honor