SR446: SR446 Veterans Month; recognize November 2025

This resolution from the Georgia Senate designates November 2025 as Veterans Month. It notes that Veterans Day began as Armistice Day marking the end of World War I, and that President Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed it Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all veterans. The resolution states that dedicating a full month, rather than a single day, will raise awareness of the hardships veterans face during and after their service, including physical injuries as well as psychological and emotional trauma. The resolution formally honors veterans' service and sacrifices, recognizes November 2025 as Veterans Month, and encourages all Georgians to take part in activities and programs supporting veterans. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public, veterans organizations, and the press.

• Formally recognizes November 2025 as Veterans Month in Georgia through a Senate resolution.
• Honors veterans for their service and sacrifices and encourages Georgians to participate in related celebratory activities and programs.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public, veterans organizations, and the press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or government program; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.

The resolution most directly concerns Georgia's veterans and veterans organizations, who are honored by the designation, as well as members of the public and press who may receive copies of the resolution and take part in related activities.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it publicly recognizes veterans for a full month and may encourage community events or increased attention to veterans' needs.

• The whereas clauses recount the history of Veterans Day, from Armistice Day in 1918 to its renaming by President Eisenhower in 1954.
• The resolution states that dedicating a month, rather than a single day, increases awareness of hardships veterans face during and after combat.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes November 2025 as Veterans Month and encourages Georgians to engage in celebratory activities and programs.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public, veterans organizations, and the press.

1. 2025-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-21Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)

• veterans
• Veterans Month
• military service
• Georgia Senate resolution