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Senate Resolution 187
By: Senators Bearden of the 30th and Anavitarte of the 31st
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; and 7
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
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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 SENATE that the members of this body29
recognize and commend Troy Cosby for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated fire30
service; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most31
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Troy Cosby.34
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