HR1718: HR1718 Dobbs, Ryan; recent promotion to Deputy Chief of the Haralson County Fire Department; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Ryan Dobbs, who was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Haralson County Fire Department. The resolution recounts his more than 16 years with the department, starting as a volunteer in 2010, and praises his dedication to public safety and service to the community. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Dobbs's conduct and congratulates him on his promotion, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Congratulates Ryan Dobbs by name on his promotion to Deputy Chief of the Haralson County Fire Department.
• Commends his care, courage, sympathy, and dedication in carrying out his duties as a firefighter.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dobbs.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a formal expression of recognition.

The resolution directly names and honors Ryan Dobbs, Deputy Chief of the Haralson County Fire Department. It also reflects on the Haralson County Fire Department and the local community it serves, without imposing obligations on any other group.

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgians generally; it exists to publicly recognize one local first responder's career and promotion, giving him and his department formal acknowledgment from the state legislature.

• The resolved clause commends Dobbs's care, courage, sympathy, and dedication in his firefighting duties and congratulates him on his promotion.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Dobbs.
• The whereas clauses recount his over 16 years of service, starting as a volunteer in 2010.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)Primary sponsor

• Haralson County
• fire department
• local government recognition
• first responders