SR373: SR373 American Legion Post 105; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring American Legion Post 105, based in Fayetteville, Georgia. The resolution recounts the history of the American Legion nationally and the local post, which was chartered in 1927 by World War I veterans and has met at a historic log cabin built during the Great Depression through a New Deal program. The resolution notes the post's recent recognition of Women's History Month through an event honoring military women veterans. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the American Legion Post 105 as a token of official recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends American Legion Post 105 in Fayette County for its history of veteran service and community work.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the American Legion Post 105.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

American Legion Post 105 and its members in Fayette County, Georgia, along with veterans and community members connected to the post, are the direct subjects of this honorary resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives American Legion Post 105 official recognition from the Georgia Senate and a keepsake copy of the resolution honoring its history and service.

• The whereas clauses describe the American Legion's 1919 congressional charter and Post 105's 1927 founding by 19 World War I veterans in Fayette County.
• The resolution notes Post 105 has met at a historic log cabin in Fayetteville, Georgia since 1936, built under the New Deal's Works Progress Administration.
• The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the post for its service, leadership, and dedication to veterans and the community.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the post.

1. 2025-03-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)

• veterans
• American Legion
• Fayette County
• ceremonial resolution