SR422: SR422 Bagosy, Katie; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes Katie Bagosy, the daughter of two Navy veterans and widow of a Marine who served at Camp Lejeune and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, for her work supporting veterans and mental health efforts. The resolution notes her service with the Mental Health Council in Forsyth County and her current role as Outreach Coordinator at AboutFace-USA, a nonprofit that supports veterans. The Senate resolves to commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Katie Bagosy for her service supporting veterans and mental health initiatives.
• States the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Bagosy.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Katie Bagosy, a Forsyth County resident and veterans advocate. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of one individual's community service and ties to military families.

• The whereas clauses describe Bagosy's background, including her parents' Navy service and her late husband's Marine Corps service at Camp Lejeune.
• The whereas clauses describe her advocacy work with the Forsyth County Mental Health Council and her current role at AboutFace-USA.
• The resolving clause formally commends her and extends well wishes on behalf of the Senate.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-19Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)Primary sponsor

• veterans
• mental health advocacy
• Senate resolution
• Forsyth County