HR138: HR138 National Guard Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the state capitol, honoring the Georgia Department of Defense, which includes the Georgia Army National Guard, the Georgia Air National Guard, and the Georgia State Defense Force. The resolution describes the size and structure of these forces, including more than 11,000 army guard soldiers, 2,800 air guard airmen, and 450 state defense force volunteers, and highlights their response to hurricanes Debbie, Milton, and Helene in 2024. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but creates no new programs, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally designates February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends the men and women of the Georgia National Guard for their service, without creating any new legal obligations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill amending the Georgia Code.

The resolution primarily affects the Georgia National Guard, including the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and the volunteer Georgia State Defense Force, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution.

While the resolution carries no legal force, it is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of the Guard's role in disaster response and military service, and sets aside a specific day for that recognition at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Department of Defense's structure, size, and headquarters at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta.
• The resolution notes the Georgia National Guard has deployed more than 33,000 soldiers and airmen since September 11, 2001.
• It highlights the 2024 hurricane response, including more than 100 missions across 35 counties after Hurricane Helene.
• The resolving clause designates February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the state capitol and commends Guard members.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)Primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)

• National Guard
• military recognition
• state capitol events
• hurricane response