Georgia CommonsHR 255: Cosby, Troy; retirement; commend
Last action February 12, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Troy Cosby, a longtime Paulding County firefighter, upon his retirement after more than four decades of fire service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Troy Cosby, who began volunteering with the Hiram Station 2 fire department in 1983 at age 17 and went on to earn numerous firefighting certifications and leadership credentials over his career. The resolution recounts his training history, including early EMT and rescue specialist courses, his 2017 induction into the Honor Guard, and various leadership and technical certifications. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes his service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Cosby as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Troy Cosby for his decades of fire service in Paulding County.
- Congratulates Cosby on his retirement and extends wishes for his continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cosby.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or agency operations; it is purely a commendation.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Troy Cosby, a retired firefighter who served Paulding County's fire service, including Hiram Station 2. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public statement from the House of Representatives recognizing one individual's long career of fire service and community contribution.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) details Cosby's fire service history from 1983 to his retirement, including certifications and Honor Guard membership.
- The resolved clause formally commends Cosby for his fire service and congratulates him on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Cosby.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Troy Cosby for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated fire service; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
- Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
- Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
- Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
Topics
- fire service
- retirement recognition
- Paulding County
- House resolution