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GA HR1590

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year and invites its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives
  • The unit's 2013 achievements include plowing 258 miles of fire breaks for 56 landowners, assisting with prescribed burning of 1,723 acres, providing 107 wildfire risk assessments, and delivering 54 community educational programs
  • The unit maintained wildfire protection of 346,983 forested acres across four counties, responding to 45 wildfires and limiting total burned area to 83 acres (average fire size of 1.84 acres)
  • The seven-member unit is comprised of Rangers Brannon Carey, Russell Carroll, Brian Hulsey, Wesley Moss, Douglas Slay, Derek Thomason, and Chief Ranger/Forest Technician Gary Roberts
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Chief Ranger/Forest Technician Gary Roberts

Legislative Description

Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit; 2013 Northern Unit of the Year; commend and invite to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/7/2014

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