--- title: HR 1061. Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1061 cite_as: HR 1061, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1061 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1061.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1061/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72410 date: 2026-01-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1060.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1062.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1061.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1061 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-01-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Lauren McDonald - Johnny Chastain - Derrick McCollum - Alan Powell - Mitchell Scoggins - Kasey Carpenter text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2025 upstream_id: 2095058 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - firefighters - public safety - ceremonial resolution - state capitol recognition --- # HR 1061. Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1061 By: Representatives McDonald III of the 26th, Chastain of the 7th, McCollum of the 30th, Powell of the 33rd, Scoggins of the 14th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, these services include fire prevention, fire suppression, and above all saving those whose lives are threatened by fires and other dire situations; and WHEREAS, the brave firefighters of Georgia have selflessly committed their lives to protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, these heroes have played a crucial role in maintaining firefighting standards and increasing the awareness of fire prevention and suppression methods in Georgia; and WHEREAS, because of the sacrifice these outstanding individuals make each day, the citizens of Georgia are able to retain a deep sense of security; and WHEREAS, in placing the well-being of society above their personal concerns and, in many instances, risking their lives for the sake of others, this state's firefighters exemplify the highest nobility and greatest commitment to their community and humanity; and WHEREAS, the firefighters of Georgia continue to set an incredibly high standard for firefighting and public service; and WHEREAS, their commitment to the safety of their fellow citizens is evidenced in their exemplary conduct and determination; and WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper that Georgia's firefighters be recognized for their effective and dedicated service to the people of the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor and commend each and every firefighter for their outstanding service to the people of this state and for going above and beyond the call of duty for their fellow citizens and recognize February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors the state's firefighters and designates February 3, 2026 as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-01-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-27) - Sponsors: Lauren McDonald, Johnny Chastain, Derrick McCollum, Alan Powell, Mitchell Scoggins, Kasey Carpenter - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72410 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1061.md?full=1