SR940: SR940 Norton, Daniel; recognize

This is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Firefighter Daniel Norton of Paulding County Fire & Rescue for his professional accomplishments, including winning gold and the World Heavyweight Championship title at the World Police and Fire Olympics, his work as a FLAMES instructor training firefighters across Georgia and Florida, and his role developing a training academy and an awards program for his department. The resolution's operative effect is that the Senate formally states its recognition and commendation of Norton, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It carries no funding, penalty, or regulatory change.

• Formally states the Georgia Senate's recognition and commendation of Firefighter Daniel Norton for his service and achievements.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Firefighter Norton.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names and honors Firefighter Daniel Norton of Paulding County Fire & Rescue. It also references the broader fire service community in Georgia and Florida that he has trained as a FLAMES instructor.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of one firefighter's career achievements and community contributions, documented in an official copy given to him.

• The whereas clauses describe Norton's gold medal and World Heavyweight Champion title at the World Police and Fire Olympics.
• The whereas clauses describe his work as a FLAMES instructor and Georgia Smoke Diver, including developing a preparatory training academy for Paulding County Fire & Rescue.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Norton for his service and achievements.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Norton.

1. 2026-03-12Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)

• firefighter recognition
• Paulding County
• fire service training
• Georgia Senate resolution