SR184: SR184 United States Armed Forces; the men and women from the Greater Augusta region; commend

This Senate resolution honors active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel from the Greater Augusta region of Georgia. It highlights the role of Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) and other area military installations in national defense, and it recognizes the sacrifices made by military families and the contributions veterans make to the community after their service ends. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It formally states the Senate's appreciation and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

• Formally commends active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel from the Greater Augusta region.
• Recognizes Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) and other regional military installations for their role in national defense and training.
• Acknowledges the sacrifices made by military families who support service members.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.

The resolution names active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel from the Greater Augusta region, along with their families, as the groups being honored. It also references Fort Eisenhower and other regional military installations.

While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it is an official statement from the Georgia Senate publicly recognizing the service of military personnel and families connected to the Greater Augusta region, and copies will be distributed to the public and press.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the military presence in the Greater Augusta region, including Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon).
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend service members and veterans from the region for their contributions to national security and prosperity.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-13Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)

• military recognition
• veterans
• Fort Eisenhower
• Augusta Georgia
• Senate resolution