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GA HR1591

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 Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year and invites its professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives
  • The unit assisted on 5,375 acres of prescribed burning, plowed 295 hours of firebreaks with 100% BMP implementation, installed nine communications grounding mats, built 45 ATV aluminum tanks, and had every employee qualified as an Engine Boss, Heavy Equipment Boss, and ICT 4
  • The unit provided wildfire protection for 222,978 forested acres across Chattahoochee and Marion counties, responding to 29 wildfires that burned a total of 187 acres with an average fire size of 6.45 acres
  • The seven-member unit includes Ranger Justin Brown, Ranger/Forester Technician Chris Dunn, Ranger Gerard Powell, Tower Operators Debra Barricks and Katherine Elliott, Supplemental Firefighter 3 David Forsyth, and Chief Ranger/Forest Technician RT Lumpkin
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Chief Ranger/Forest Technician RT Lumpkin

Legislative Description

Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; 2013 Southern Unit of the Year; commend and invite to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/7/2014

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