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House Resolution 255
By: Representatives New of the 40
th
, Howard of the 71
st
, Kelley of the 16
th
, Smith of the 18
th
,
and Gullett of the 19
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Troy Cosby upon his retirement; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Troy Cosby has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of2
his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as evidenced3
dramatically by his decades of superlative fire service; and4
WHEREAS, he began his fire service career as a volunteer at Hiram Station 2 in September5
1983 at just 17 years old, and upon turning 18, he enrolled in one of the county's first6
state-certified fire training classes; and7
WHEREAS, he officially became certified in 1984 as part of the second state-certified class8
ever offered to volunteers in Paulding County; and9
WHEREAS, he completed the county's initial 1st Responder Medical Class in 1988, was10
among the first to finish the inaugural EMT Class, and further advanced his skills by11
participating in the first GEMA Rescue Specialist Class; and12
WHEREAS, in 2017, Troy Cosby continued his dedication to the fire service by becoming13
a member of the Honor Guard; and14
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WHEREAS, throughout his career, he has remained steadfastly committed to expanding his
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knowledge and leadership skills, completing courses such as Fire Department Supervision;16
Politics and the White Helmet; Incident Safety Officer; Leadership I, II, and III; and more;17
and18
WHEREAS, Troy Cosby has additionally earned an impressive list of certifications,19
including NPQ Hazmat Technician, NPQ Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, NPQ Apparatus20
Operator – Pumper, NPQ Instructor I & II, NPQ Fire Officer I, and Pressurized Container21
Live Fire Instructor; and22
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high23
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom24
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved25
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and26
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this27
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body recognize and commend Troy Cosby for his efficient, effective,30
unselfish, and dedicated fire service; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his31
retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Troy34
Cosby.35
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