Georgia CommonsHR 1237: National Guard Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; recognize
Last action February 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the capitol, honoring the Georgia National Guard and the broader Georgia Department of Defense.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the capitol and commends the members of the Georgia National Guard for their service. The resolution describes the structure and history of the Georgia Department of Defense, including the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force, and notes accomplishments such as deployments since September 11, 2001, support for federal missions in 2025, and recognition as the best National Guard command by the Association of the United States Army. 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.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the Georgia capitol.
- Commends the men and women of the Georgia National Guard for their service, leadership, and courage.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or enforceable requirements; it is a symbolic statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors members of the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force, along with civilian employees of the Georgia Department of Defense. It has no legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of National Guard members and a day of observance at the capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the capitol and commends Georgia National Guard members for their service.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.
- Multiple 'whereas' clauses recite background facts about the Georgia Department of Defense's size, structure, and recent deployments, but these carry no binding legal effect.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 11, 2026, as National Guard at the Capitol and commend the men and women of the Georgia National Guard for their strength, leadership, courage and selfless service.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
- Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
- Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
Topics
- National Guard
- military recognition
- Georgia Department of Defense
- ceremonial resolution