Georgia CommonsSR965: SR965 Clemons, Chief Latosha; honor
Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Chief Latosha Clemons, the City of Forest Park's first African American woman Fire Chief, for her career in fire service and public administration.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizing Chief Latosha Clemons. It recounts her career, starting in 1996 as the first African American woman in the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department, her advanced degrees and leadership training, her involvement in professional fire service organizations, and her August 2025 appointment as Interim City Manager of Forest Park. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the Senate honors and commends Chief Clemons for her leadership and service, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors and commends Chief Latosha Clemons for her leadership and service in fire service and public administration.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Chief Clemons.
- Recites biographical facts about Clemons' career, education, and professional memberships as the basis for the honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Chief Latosha Clemons, the City of Forest Park's Fire Chief and Interim City Manager. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect. It creates an official Senate record recognizing Clemons' career achievements but does not change any law, funding, or program in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Clemons' 25-plus years in fire service, her degrees, and her advanced leadership training.
- The first resolving clause states the Senate's official commendation of Clemons.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
Topics
- Senate resolution
- fire service
- Forest Park
- public administration honor