HR377: HR377 Wright, William; outstanding public service; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors William Wright, who served as emergency communications director for Barrow County Emergency Communications. It recounts his work coordinating emergency response during several disasters, including flooding in 1990, a blizzard in 1993, an ice storm in 2000, and the Apalachee High School shooting in September 2024. The resolution also notes his oversight of the county's Public Safety Answering Point (the local 911 dispatch center) and the Barrow County P25 Public Safety Radio System, along with his work ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The House formally commends him for his service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends William Wright for his public service as Barrow County's emergency communications director.
• Congratulates Wright on his retirement and extends wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Wright.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly names William Wright, the retiring emergency communications director of Barrow County Emergency Communications. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or other government agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is personal and civic, marking public recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of one official's career in emergency communications and disaster response.

• Recounts Wright's role coordinating emergency response during disasters including the 1990 flood, 1993 blizzard, 2000 ice storm, and the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting.
• Notes his oversight of the county's Public Safety Answering Point and the Barrow County P25 Public Safety Radio System.
• Resolves that the House commends Wright's service and congratulates him on his retirement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Wright.

1. 2025-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)Primary sponsor
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)

• emergency communications
• public safety
• Barrow County
• legislative commendation