Georgia CommonsHR 2124: Naylor-Griffin, Tracie; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Tracie Naylor-Griffin, a longtime emergency medical services educator at Albany Technical College, for her career and personal courage.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure that honors a specific person rather than changing state law. It recognizes Tracie Naylor-Griffin, who has worked in emergency medical services (EMS) for more than 30 years, both treating patients and teaching as program chair of the EMS Department at Albany Technical College. The resolution notes that she continues her work while facing a terminal diagnosis of oral cancer, and it praises her leadership, dedication to her students, and service to her community. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic honor.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Tracie Naylor-Griffin for over three decades of service in emergency medical services and EMS education.
- Recognizes her role as program chair of the Emergency Medical Services Department at Albany Technical College.
- Acknowledges her continued work while facing a terminal oral cancer diagnosis.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Tracie Naylor-Griffin. It also references Albany Technical College, where she teaches, and the broader community of EMS students and professionals she has trained over her career.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it does not change any Georgia law or policy. Its significance is symbolic, giving public, official recognition to an individual's career and personal circumstances through the state legislature's formal record.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Naylor-Griffin's more than 30-year EMS career and her role as program chair at Albany Technical College.
- The operative resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend her for saving lives, educating others, and upholding EMS professional standards.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Tracie Naylor-Griffin for her lifelong commitment to saving lives, educating others, and upholding the highest standards of the EMS profession.”
“even as she faces a courageous battle with oral cancer, Mrs. Naylor-Griffin continues to exemplify unparalleled strength and devotion to her calling”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
Topics
- emergency medical services
- Albany Technical College
- commendation resolution
- EMS education