Georgia HR1623: Sweat; Fire Chief Tim; 37 years of distinguished service to Clayton County and the State of Georgia; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending Fire Chief Tim Sweat for 37 years of distinguished service to Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Fire Chief Tim Sweat for 37 years of distinguished service to Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Fire Chief Tim Sweat has devoted 37 years of his life to the fire service, demonstrating extraordinary courage, integrity, and commitment to public safety; and WHEREAS, Chief Sweat began his career in 1989 as a volunteer with the Jonesboro Fire Department, answering the call to serve with dedication and humility; and WHEREAS, in January 1999, he joined Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services, where he steadily rose through the ranks as Firefighter/EMT, Lieutenant in the Operations Division, Captain of the Logistics Division in 2008, Deputy Chief in 2010, Assistant Chief in 2011, Interim Fire Chief in March 2023, and was officially appointed Fire Chief on January 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, throughout his career, Chief Sweat has exemplified excellence in leadership, strategic management, and emergency response, ensuring that the citizens of Clayton County receive the highest standard of fire protection and emergency services; and H. R. 1623 LC 129 1351 WHEREAS, his professional accomplishments include earning an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science, a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration, and graduating from the National Fire Academy's Financial Management Program; and WHEREAS, he is a Georgia Certified Emergency Manager, holds NPQ Firefighter …

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Sponsors

• Sandra Scott (D, 76) · primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, 77)
• Eric Bell (D)
• Yasmin Neal (D, 79)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, 78)

Latest actions

1. March 6, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 6, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 6, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1623?

HR1623 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Sweat; Fire Chief Tim; 37 years of distinguished service to Clayton County and the State of Georgia; recognize.

What does HR1623 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Fire Chief Tim Sweat for 37 years of distinguished service to Clayton County and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1623?

Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1623?

Sandra Scott (D, 76), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1623?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73958