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title: HR 255. Cosby, Troy; retirement; commend
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date: 2025-02-12
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bill_number: HR 255
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bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-12
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Kimberly New
  - Jutt Howard
  - Trey Kelley
  - Tyler Smith
  - Joseph Gullett
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  - fire service
  - retirement recognition
  - Paulding County
  - House resolution
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# HR 255. Cosby, Troy; retirement; commend

## Text

House Resolution 255
By: Representatives New of the 40th, Howard of the 71st, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th,
and Gullett of the 19th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Troy Cosby upon his retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Troy Cosby has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of
his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as evidenced
dramatically by his decades of superlative fire service; and
WHEREAS, he began his fire service career as a volunteer at Hiram Station 2 in September
1983 at just 17 years old, and upon turning 18, he enrolled in one of the county's first
state-certified fire training classes; and
WHEREAS, he officially became certified in 1984 as part of the second state-certified class
ever offered to volunteers in Paulding County; and
WHEREAS, he completed the county's initial 1st Responder Medical Class in 1988, was
among the first to finish the inaugural EMT Class, and further advanced his skills by
participating in the first GEMA Rescue Specialist Class; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, Troy Cosby continued his dedication to the fire service by becoming
a member of the Honor Guard; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, he has remained steadfastly committed to expanding his
knowledge and leadership skills, completing courses such as Fire Department Supervision;
Politics and the White Helmet; Incident Safety Officer; Leadership I, II, and III; and more;
and
WHEREAS, Troy Cosby has additionally earned an impressive list of certifications,
including NPQ Hazmat Technician, NPQ Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, NPQ Apparatus
Operator – Pumper, NPQ Instructor I & II, NPQ Fire Officer I, and Pressurized Container
Live Fire Instructor; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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 Troy
Cosby.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Troy Cosby, a longtime Paulding County firefighter, upon his retirement after more than four decades of fire service.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-12)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-12)
- Sponsors: Kimberly New, Jutt Howard, Trey Kelley, Tyler Smith, Joseph Gullett
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70287

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr255.md?full=1