Georgia CommonsHR 1623: Sweat; Fire Chief Tim; 37 years of distinguished service to Clayton County and the State of Georgia; recognize
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Clayton County Fire Chief Tim Sweat for 37 years of service, marking his rise from volunteer firefighter to fire chief.
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In plain language
This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Fire Chief Tim Sweat of Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services for 37 years in the fire service, tracing his career from a 1989 volunteer position with the Jonesboro Fire Department through steady promotions in Clayton County to his official appointment as Fire Chief on January 7, 2025. The resolution highlights his education, certifications, and family life, and formally commends him for his service. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Chief Sweat. It has no regulatory effect and does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Fire Chief Tim Sweat for 37 years of service to Clayton County and Georgia.
- Congratulates Sweat on his January 7, 2025 appointment as Fire Chief of Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Chief Sweat.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Fire Chief Tim Sweat and Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses; it is a symbolic honor recognizing one public servant's career.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the Georgia House of Representatives on record honoring a local fire chief's decades of public safety work in Clayton County.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Sweat's career history, from 1989 volunteer firefighter to his 2025 appointment as Fire Chief.
- The resolved clause formally commends Sweat and congratulates him on his appointment as Fire Chief.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Chief Sweat.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Fire Chief Tim Sweat for his outstanding service, congratulate him on his appointment as Fire Chief of Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
Topics
- fire department
- Clayton County
- public safety recognition
- legislative honors