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03 LC 14 8541

Senate Resolution 529
By: Senator Unterman of the 45th




A RESOLUTION

Commending, congratulating, and saluting Eddie Daves, Rob Low, Stoney Polite, Steve Robinson, and Tommy Rutledge; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, in 2001 and 2002, these instructors took the task of teaching the biggest recruit class that Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services has put in a formal school; and

WHEREAS, the increase in size was roughly double the number of students that the Department has taught in the past; and

WHEREAS, four relief driver classes were taught, driving policies were rewritten, new truck certifications were made, and a Battalion Apparatus Training Program was implemented; and

WHEREAS, these instructors have continued to pursue further education for themselves as well as the tasks they have taken on at work; and

WHEREAS, the teamwork displayed by these employees is phenomenal; and

WHEREAS, the most effective quality that these gentlemen possess is their true dedication to providing the highest quality of training that they are capable of accomplishing; and

WHEREAS, each of the named individuals has performed his duty in an outstanding manner; and

WHEREAS, the teamwork these instructors display made it impossible to single out anyone for an individual award; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that this award was given to them as a team; and

WHEREAS, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services awarded the "Instructor Distinguished Service Award" to Eddie Daves, Rob Low, Stoney Polite, Steve Robinson, and Tommy Rutledge; and

WHEREAS, recognition by Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services for Distinguished Service indicates a high level of public service provided by the recipient.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Eddie Daves, Rob Low, Stoney Polite, Steve Robinson, and Tommy Rutledge for their work in service of Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services and the citizens of Gwinnett County and Georgia and for their receipt of the "Instructor Distinguished Service Award."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services.