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This resolution recognizes and commends the Georgia Forestry Commission for its long-standing service to the state, highlighting its critical role as an emergency response agency since 1921. The resolution acknowledges the Commission's significant contributions, including protecting Georgia's forests by responding to an average of 3,000 wildfires annually, assisting landowners with prescribed burning to reduce fire hazards and improve wildlife habitats, and maintaining highly trained firefighters and law enforcement personnel. Additionally, the resolution specifically honors the Worth County Unit as the 2024 Unit of the Year for Service, the Fannin/Towns/Union Unit as the 2024 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement, Clark Rountree as the 2024 Wildland Firefighter of the Year, and Kevin Lee as the 2024 Forester of the Year. The resolution praises the Commission's employees for their dedication to safeguarding communities and conserving forest resources for future generations, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an official copy of the resolution to State Forester John Sabo.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71097