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House Resolution 374
By: Representatives Byrd of the 20
th
, Ballinger of the 23
rd
, Jasperse of the 11
th
, Ridley of the
22
nd
, McDonald III of the 26
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Fire Chief Eddie Robinson, the 2024 Georgia Fire Chief of the Year; and for
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other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs has chosen Fire Chief Eddie Robinson3
as the 2024 Georgia Fire Chief of the Year in recognition of his exemplary leadership and4
dedication to both the fire service and the State of Georgia; and5
WHEREAS, he received this distinguished honor during the 53rd Annual Firefighters6
Recognition Day at the Georgia State Capitol, an event that celebrates excellence and7
contributions within Georgia's fire service; and8
WHEREAS, Chief Robinson began his fire service career in 1979 as a volunteer in his9
hometown of Rock Hill, South Carolina, before relocating to Georgia, where he continued10
his service with the Hickory Flat Volunteer Fire Department; and11
WHEREAS, throughout his more than two decades with Cherokee County Fire &12
Emergency Services, Chief Robinson has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to13
excellence, serving as Safety Officer in 2001, Division Chief of Training in 2009, Assistant14
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Fire Chief in 2011, and ultimately Fire Chief in 2022 following the retirement of his mentor,
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Fire Chief Tim Prather; and16
WHEREAS, his distinguished leadership has significantly advanced Cherokee County Fire17
& Emergency Services, fostering improvements in operational efficiency, training, and18
community safety to better serve the citizens of Cherokee County; and19
WHEREAS, beyond his professional contributions, Chief Robinson is a graduate of the20
Leadership Cherokee program, serving as its Chair in 2008 and participating on its steering21
committee, and he has led the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Explorer Post22
469 to numerous accolades at the annual Winterfest competitions; and23
WHEREAS, he has further been instrumental in organizing Cherokee County's annual Patriot24
Day Ceremony, held each September in remembrance of September 11, 2001, ensuring that25
the sacrifices of first responders and military personnel are honored; and26
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding individual be27
appropriately recognized during this special time.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body commend Fire Chief Eddie Robinson, the 2024 Georgia Fire Chief30
of the Year, and express best wishes for future health and happiness.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Fire33
Chief Eddie Robinson.34
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