--- title: SR 19. Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 4, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr19 cite_as: SR 19, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr19 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr19.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr19/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69390 date: 2025-01-16 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/sr18.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr20.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr19.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 19 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-16 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - John Albers - Randy Robertson - Steve Gooch - Chuck Payne - Ben Watson - Carden Summers - Timothy Bearden - Shawn Still - Sam Watson - Drew Echols text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2025 upstream_id: 1922230 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - firefighters - state capitol recognition - public safety - Georgia Senate resolution --- # SR 19. Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 4, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 19 By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Payne of the 54th, Watson of the 1st and others A RESOLUTION Honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, there are more than 30,000 firefighters in the State of Georgia from 900 fire departments who risk their lives every day to provide emergency services; and WHEREAS, these services include fire prevention, fire suppression, and above all saving those whose lives are threatened by fires and other dire situations; and WHEREAS, the brave firefighters of Georgia have selflessly committed their lives to protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, these heroes have played a crucial role in maintaining firefighting standards and increasing the awareness of fire prevention and suppression methods in Georgia; and WHEREAS, because of the sacrifice these outstanding individuals make each day, the citizens of Georgia are able to retain a deep sense of security; and WHEREAS, in placing the well-being of society above their personal concerns and, in many instances, risking their lives for the sake of others, this state's firefighters exemplify the highest nobility and greatest commitment to their community and humanity; and WHEREAS, the firefighters of Georgia continue to set an incredibly high standard for firefighting and public service; and WHEREAS, their commitment to the safety of their fellow citizens is evidenced in their exemplary conduct and determination; and WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper that Georgia's firefighters be recognized for their effective and dedicated service to the people of the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend each and every firefighter for their outstanding service to the people of this state and for going above and beyond the call of duty for their fellow citizens and recognize February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. ## 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 Senate resolution honors the state's firefighters and designates February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the more than 30,000 firefighters serving in over 900 fire departments across Georgia for their work in fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency rescue. The resolution formally designates February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. It creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties. ### What it does - Formally honors and commends Georgia's firefighters for their service to the state. - Designates February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Georgia's firefighters and fire departments, the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Georgia State Firefighters Association, who receive the recognition and copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives Georgia's firefighters formal public recognition from the Senate but does not change funding, staffing, training requirements, or any other aspect of how fire departments operate. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites that Georgia has more than 30,000 firefighters across 900 fire departments providing fire prevention and suppression services. - It resolves that the Senate honors and commends firefighters for their service and dedication. - It designates February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. - It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-16) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-16) - Sponsors: John Albers, Randy Robertson, Steve Gooch, Chuck Payne, Ben Watson, Carden Summers, Timothy Bearden, Shawn Still, Sam Watson, Drew Echols - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69390 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr19.md?full=1