Georgia CommonsHR1061: HR1061 Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2026; recognize
Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the state's firefighters and designates February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
In plain language
This House resolution is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law. It notes that Georgia has more than 30,000 firefighters across 900 fire departments who provide fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency rescue services. The resolution formally has the House of Representatives honor and commend firefighters for their service and designates February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association.
What the bill does
- Formally honors and commends Georgia's firefighters for their service through a House resolution.
- Designates February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives 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 Clerk of the House of Representatives, and two organizations, the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs and the Georgia State Firefighters Association, which will receive copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives firefighters public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives and sets aside a specific day, February 3, 2026, for that recognition at the state capitol, but it creates no new funding, rules, or requirements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses state that Georgia has more than 30,000 firefighters from 900 fire departments providing fire prevention, suppression, and rescue services.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor and commend firefighters and recognize February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to two named firefighter organizations.
From the bill
“recognizing February 3, 2026, as1 Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
“there are more than 30,000 firefighters in the State o f Georgia from 900 fire3 departments who risk their lives every day to provide emergency services”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
- Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
- Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)
- Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, HD-004)
Topics
- firefighters
- public safety
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia House resolution