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GA SR861
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate formally recognizes and commends the September 11th First Responders Appreciation program, established in 2002 by Audraine Jackson of Atlanta, for its contributions to honoring police officers and firefighters
- The program delivers food, beverages, and expressions of gratitude to fire stations and precincts across Southwest Atlanta and adjoining communities each year on September 11, supported by volunteers, radio personalities, and local elected officials
- In 2013, the program honored the Atlanta Police Department's Helicopter Unit and Officers Richard Halford and Shawn Smiley, who died in a helicopter crash while searching for a missing child
- The program was entering its 17th year of operation but noted limited funding prevents it from reaching all first responders in the metro Atlanta area
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to the September 11th First Responders Appreciation program
Legislative Description
September 11th First Responders Appreciation Program; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/21/2018
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