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HR 581

Cherokee County 911 Foundation Day; April 14, 2025; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Charlice Byrd and 1 co-sponsor

Declares April 14, 2025 as Cherokee County 911 Foundation Day to honor the nonprofit's support of the 911 center and emergency personnel; ceremonial, nonbinding.

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Bill Summary · HR 581

Summary — H.R. 581: "Cherokee County 911 Foundation Day; April 14, 2025; recognize"

Purpose

H.R. 581 is a House resolution that formally recognizes April 14, 2025, as "Cherokee County 911 Foundation Day." The resolution honors the Cherokee County 911 Foundation and its board for their support of the Cherokee County E 9-1-1 Center and for activities that strengthen 911 operations and the wellbeing of emergency communications personnel.

Key provisions

  • Declares April 14, 2025, as Cherokee County 911 Foundation Day.
  • Notes that the Cherokee County 911 Foundation was launched on April 14, 2024.
  • Describes the Foundation’s role and activities, including:
    • Supporting the Cherokee County E 9-1-1 Center (the primary dispatch point for local law enforcement, fire and emergency services, emergency management, and Reinhardt University in Cherokee County).
    • Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused solely on 911 operations (stated to be the only such public safety foundation in Georgia).
    • Advancing the Center through programs such as an emergency fund, mental and physical health promotion, certification, training and education, and support for the Community Outreach Unit.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.

Who is affected

  • The resolution is ceremonial; it does not create legal rights or obligations nor does it authorize funding or regulatory changes.
  • It recognizes and highlights the Foundation, the Cherokee County E 9-1-1 Center, its employees, board members, and the Cherokee County community.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 21, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce: January 21, 2025.
  • House first reading/House hopper: March 11, 2025.
  • Read and adopted in the House / Rules suspended: March 11 and March 19, 2025 (adopted March 19, 2025).
  • Reported enrolled: March 19, 2025.
  • Current status: House Read and Adopted (ceremonial resolution finalized in the House).

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Sponsors listed: Josh Harder (primary), Sarah Elfreth (cosponsor), Brian K. Fitzpatrick (cosponsor), Charlice Byrd (primary), Jordan Ridley (primary).
  • Related/companion bill: S. 169.

Impact and limitations

  • H.R. 581 is a symbolic, non-binding recognition intended to honor and publicize the Cherokee County 911 Foundation’s work. It does not appropriate funds, modify statutes, or change operational authority for public safety agencies.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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