Georgia CommonsHR 1018: 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
Última acción: 14 de enero de 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Charlton County Chief Ranger Roger Todd of the Georgia Forestry Commission for receiving the 2025 Director's Award and for leading a rescue after a plane crash.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement of praise rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Roger Todd, the Georgia Forestry Commission's Chief Ranger in Charlton County, for nearly 25 years of service and for being named the agency's 2025 Director's Award recipient. The resolution describes how on April 10, 2025, a small plane carrying six people, including two children, crashed and caught fire at Davis Airport in Charlton County. It states that Todd and his team responded immediately, put out the fire, and rescued all six occupants. The House resolves to recognize and commend Todd for his service and heroism, congratulate him on the award, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes and commends Chief Ranger Roger Todd for his service with the Georgia Forestry Commission and his role in a 2025 plane crash rescue.
- Congratulates Todd on receiving the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2025 Director's Award.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Todd.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time honorary statement by the House.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names Roger Todd, Chief Ranger of the Georgia Forestry Commission in Charlton County. It also references the Georgia Forestry Commission, its Charlton County Unit personnel, and the six passengers involved in the April 2025 plane crash at Davis Airport.
Por qué importa
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, publicly recording the state's recognition of a specific rescue effort and a forestry official's career of service.
Disposiciones clave
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Todd's nearly 25 years of service and the April 10, 2025 plane crash rescue at Davis Airport in Charlton County.
- The first resolving clause commends Todd for his service, leadership, and heroism and congratulates him on the 2025 Director's Award.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Todd.
Del proyecto de ley
“Chief Ranger Todd and personnel from the Charlton County Unit heard the crash and responded without hesitation, placing themselves in harm's way to protect the lives of others”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Chief Ranger Roger Todd for his outstanding service, exemplary leadership, and heroism”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- John Corbett (R, HD-174)
- Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
- James Burchett (R, HD-176)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
Temas
- Georgia Forestry Commission
- emergency response
- Charlton County
- legislative commendation