Georgia CommonsHR 1810: Mapes, Steven Gregory; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Fire Captain Steven Gregory Mapes for helping save a hockey player's life during a cardiac emergency while off duty.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Steven Gregory Mapes, a firefighter and paramedic with Paulding County Fire and Rescue, for his actions on February 13, 2026. While off duty at a hockey game, Mapes recognized that a player had suffered sudden cardiac arrest, called for an automated external defibrillator (AED), and performed CPR with help from players, referees, and arena staff. The resolution states that the House recognizes and commends Mapes for his courage and professionalism, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of appreciation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Steven Gregory Mapes for helping save a hockey player's life during a cardiac emergency.
- States the House's appreciation for his actions as reflecting the ideals of public service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mapes.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Steven Gregory Mapes, a firefighter and paramedic with Paulding County Fire and Rescue. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or other government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to one individual's emergency response actions, which can highlight the value of bystander CPR and AED use.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the February 13, 2026 incident in which Mapes performed CPR and called for an AED after recognizing a hockey player's sudden cardiac arrest.
- The resolving clause formally commends Mapes on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Mapes.
From the bill
“off-duty Fire Captain Steven Gregory Mapes demonstrated extraordinary courage and professionalism when he heroically helped in saving the life of a hockey player who suffered from sudden cardiac arrest”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Steven Gregory Mapes and express their utmost appreciation for having so purely and truly defined for others the meaning of public servant”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
Topics
- first responders
- fire and rescue
- cardiac emergency response
- legislative commendation