06 LC 97
0222
House
Resolution 1252
By:
Representatives Fludd of the
66th,
Abdul-Salaam of the
74th,
Jordan of the
77th,
Lakly of the
72nd,
and Yates of the
73rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the courageous members of the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency
Services tirelessly strive to protect each and every one of its citizens in
times of distress; and
WHEREAS,
the department is led by some of the finest chief officers in Georgia, including
Chief Jack Krakeel, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, and Deputy Chiefs
Thomas Bartlett and Allen McCullough; Captain Pete Nelms ably serves as the
Emergency Management Coordinator; and
WHEREAS,
the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services responded to over
6,100 emergency calls in 2005 and prides itself on having one of the fastest
response times in the Atlanta area, averaging 5.22 minutes; and
WHEREAS,
on January 2, 2006, the capabilities of this department were put to the test by
a strong tornado that ravaged several areas in the county; and
WHEREAS,
for each of the many calls the 911 center received on that dramatic day, and
even for affected neighborhoods that went unreported to authorities, such as the
River Oaks subdivision, the members of the department responded heroically and
swiftly, aiding homeowners by providing medical attention, damage assessment,
Red Cross assistance, and engineering services from the Town of Tyrone and by
securing utilities and homes to prevent further damage; and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of Fayette County are very fortunate to have such a professional,
valiant, and dedicated emergency services department that is always prepared to
go above and beyond the call of duty when a crisis
strikes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in commending the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services for their heroic work and thank all of its members for their many contributions to the safety of Georgia's citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in commending the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services for their heroic work and thank all of its members for their many contributions to the safety of Georgia's citizens.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Fayette
County Department of Fire and Emergency Services.