--- title: HR 2124. Naylor-Griffin, Tracie; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2124 cite_as: HR 2124, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2124 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2124.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2124/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74735 date: 2026-04-02 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/hr2123.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2125.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2124.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 2124 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-04-02 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Gerald Greene - Bill Yearta - Mike Cheokas - Darlene Taylor - Lee Hawkins text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2124/2025 upstream_id: 2141010 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - emergency medical services - Albany Technical College - commendation resolution - EMS education --- # HR 2124. Naylor-Griffin, Tracie; commend ## Text House Resolution 2124 By: Representatives Greene of the 154th, Yearta of the 152nd, Cheokas of the 151st, Taylor of the 173rd, and Hawkins of the 27th A RESOLUTION Commending Tracie Naylor-Griffin; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize individuals whose selfless service, unwavering dedication, and extraordinary character have made a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of others; and WHEREAS, Tracie Naylor-Griffin has devoted more than three decades to the field of emergency medical services, serving both on the front lines of patient care and as a respected educator, shaping the next generation of EMS professionals; and WHEREAS, as program chair of the Emergency Medical Services Department at Albany Technical College, Mrs. Naylor-Griffin has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence in education, inspiring countless students to pursue careers of service and compassion; and WHEREAS, even as she faces a courageous battle with oral cancer, Mrs. Naylor-Griffin continues to exemplify unparalleled strength and devotion to her calling, choosing to remain actively engaged in her work despite a terminal diagnosis; and WHEREAS, her steadfast resolve, humility, and perseverance stand as a testament to her love for her profession, her students, and her community, embodying the true spirit of a servant leader who gives herself completely in service to others. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Tracie Naylor-Griffin. ## 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 formally commends Tracie Naylor-Griffin, a longtime emergency medical services educator at Albany Technical College, for her career and personal courage. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-04-02) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02) - Sponsors: Gerald Greene, Bill Yearta, Mike Cheokas, Darlene Taylor, Lee Hawkins - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74735 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2124.md?full=1