HR1018: HR1018 Charlton County Chief Ranger Roger Todd of the Georgia Forestry Commission; recipient of the 2025 Director's Award and for his outstanding service to the State of Georgia; commend

26 LC 129 0564 House Resolution 1018 By: Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Dickey of the 134th, Rhodes of the 124th, Burchett of the 176th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Charlton County Chief Ranger Roger T odd of the Georgia1 Forestry Commission as the recipient of the 2025 Director's Award and for his outstanding2 service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, the Georgia Forestry Commission plays a critical role in protecting Georgia's4 natural resources, ensuring public safety, and supporting the citizens and landowners of this5 state through wildfire prevention and suppression, emergency response, forest management,6 and community assistance; and7 WHEREAS, Chief Ranger Roger Todd has honorably served the Georg ia Forestry8 Commission in Charlton County for nearly 25 years with unwaveri ng professionalism,9 leadership, and commitment to the agency's mission, consistently demonstrating the highest10 standards of integrity, duty, and respect; and11 WHEREAS, through his steady leadership and dedication, Chief Ranger Todd has built and12 guided a team of forestry professionals who exemplify preparedness, excellence in service,13 and devotion to public safety; and14 H. R. 1018 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0564 WHEREAS, on April 10, 2025, tragedy struck Charlton County when a single-engine aircraft15 carrying six passengers–including two young children–overturned upon landing at Davis16 Airport and immediately became engulfed in flames; and17 WHEREAS, Chief Ranger Todd and personnel from the Charlton Coun ty Unit heard the18 crash and responded without hesitation, placing themselves in harm's way to protect the lives19 of others; and20 WHEREAS, under Chief Ranger Todd's direction, the responding personnel worked swiftly,21 decisively, and courageously to suppress the fire and rescue the trapped passengers–actions22 that prevented loss of life and ensured that all six occupants survived the crash; and23 WHEREAS, the safe outcome of this tragic accident is credited i n large measure to the24 training, readiness, judgment, and leadership fostered by Chief Ranger Todd; and25 WHEREAS, his day-to-day commitment to his rangers, to the citizens of Charlton County,26 and to the people of Georgia reflects great credit upon himself and the Georgia Forestry27 Commission; and28 WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary service, leadership excellence, and lifesaving29 actions, Chief Ranger Roger Todd was selected as the 2025 Director's Award recipient, one30 of the highest honors bestowed by the Georgia Forestry Commission; and31 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is proud to recognize individuals who selflessly devote32 their careers to protecting lives, communities, and natural resources.33 H. R. 1018 - 2 - 26 LC 129 0564 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that34 the members of this body recognize and commend Chief Ranger Rog er Todd for his35 outstanding service, exemplary leadership, and heroism; congratulate him upon being named36 the Georgia Forestry Commission 2025 Director's Award recipient; and extend to him their37 sincere gratitude and best wishes for continued success.38 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized39 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Chief40 Ranger Roger Todd.41 H. R. 1018 - 3 -