Georgia CommonsHR 1061: Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2026; recognize
Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the state's firefighters and designates February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes the more than 30,000 firefighters serving in about 900 fire departments across Georgia for their work in fire prevention, fire suppression, and rescue efforts. The resolution formally designates February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Recognizes February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally honors and commends Georgia firefighters for their service, without changing any law or funding.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to two named firefighter organizations.
Who it affects
Georgia's firefighters and fire departments statewide, along with the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association, which will receive copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight, giving public recognition to firefighters' work, but it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements on fire departments or the state.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause honors and commends every Georgia firefighter for their service and dedication.
- The resolving clause designates February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association.
From the bill
“there are more than 30,000 firefighters in the State of Georgia from 900 fire departments who risk their lives every day to provide emergency services”
“recognize February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
- Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
- Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
Topics
- firefighters
- public safety
- ceremonial resolution
- state capitol recognition