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SR 329

Georgia Forestry Commission; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Max Burns and 6 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 329 recognizes the Georgia Forestry Commission for its vital role in wildfire management and forest conservation, honoring key units and individuals for their service.

Senate Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 329

Summary of Senate Resolution 329

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: SR 329
  • Title: Georgia Forestry Commission; recognize
  • Status: Senate Read and Adopted
  • Introduced: March 03, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 329 aims to formally recognize and commend the Georgia Forestry Commission for its vital role as an emergency response agency in the state. The resolution highlights the Commission's contributions to forest conservation, wildfire management, and community engagement, as well as honoring specific units and individuals for their exemplary service in 2024.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of the Georgia Forestry Commission: The resolution acknowledges the Commission's mission to protect and conserve Georgia's forest resources and its vision of maintaining healthy forests that benefit the state socially, environmentally, and financially.

  • Commendation of Achievements:

    • 2024 Unit of the Year for Service: Worth County Unit, recognized for its effective service to landowners through firebreak plowing and prescribed burn assistance.
    • 2024 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement: Fannin/Towns/Union Unit, honored for its outreach efforts, including educational programs and community initiatives.
    • 2024 Wildland Firefighter of the Year: Clark Rountree, recognized for his outstanding contributions to wildfire mitigation and suppression.
    • 2024 Forester of the Year: Kevin Lee, acknowledged for his excellence in forest management.

Impact

  • Who is Affected: The resolution affects the Georgia Forestry Commission, its employees, and the communities they serve. It highlights the importance of their work in protecting citizens and forest resources from wildfires and other hazards.

  • Community Benefits: The recognition serves to promote awareness of the Commission's efforts and encourages continued support for its programs, which include prescribed burning practices that help reduce wildfire risks and improve habitats for endangered species.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Actions:
    • March 3, 2025: The resolution was introduced and placed in the Senate Hopper.
    • March 4, 2025: The Senate read and adopted the resolution.

Conclusion

Senate Resolution 329 serves as a formal acknowledgment of the Georgia Forestry Commission's critical role in emergency response and forest management. By commending specific units and individuals, the resolution aims to inspire continued dedication to forest conservation and community engagement in Georgia.

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

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