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Georgia House recognizes and commends retiring emergency communications director William Wright

Original title: Wright, William; outstanding public service; commend

Last action · February 24, 2025: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Lauren McDonald and 4 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives officially recognizes and commends William Wright for his public service as the emergency communications director of Barrow County upon the occasion of his retirement.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of an individual; no funding, service, or policy changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

William Wright

Receives formal legislative recognition upon his retirement.

Key Facts

  • The Georgia House of Representatives recognized and commended William Wright upon his retirement from public service.
  • William Wright served as the emergency communications director of Barrow County Emergency Communications.
  • He provided emergency management coordination during multiple disasters, including the Flood of 1990, the Blizzard of 1993, the Ice Storm of 2000, and the Apalachee High School shooting in September 2024.
  • He oversaw the coordination, management, and operations of the county's Public Safety Answering Point and managed the Barrow County P25 Public Safety Radio System.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is being recognized by House Resolution 377?
William Wright, the retiring emergency communications director of Barrow County Emergency Communications.
Does this resolution appropriate any funds or change laws?
No, this is a commemorative resolution that does not alter laws, policies, or funding.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Feb 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House Hopper
  2. Feb 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
    House First Readers
  3. Feb 24, 2025HouseFloor
    House Read and Adopted

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Connected Entities

McCaysville/Copper Hill, Apalachee High School, Fannin County and 4 more
locationMcCaysville/Copper Hill“Location of the Flood of 1990”Map →
OrganizationApalachee High School“Site of a shooting in September 2024”Map →
locationFannin County“Location of the Blizzard of 1993”Map →
locationGeorgia“State where public service was performed”Map →
PersonWilliam Wright“Emergency communications director of Barrow County”Map →
locationBarrow County“Local jurisdiction for emergency communications”Map →
locationGilmer County“Location of the Ice Storm of 2000”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.ga.gov

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