HR 138: National Guard Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the state capitol. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it is a ceremonial statement praising the Georgia Department of Defense, which includes the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force. The text describes the size and structure of these forces, including more than 11,000 army guard soldiers and 2,800 air guard airmen, and highlights their response to 2024 hurricanes Debbie, Milton, and Helene, calling the Helene response the largest domestic storm mission in more than 30 years. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

• Designates February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends members of the Georgia National Guard for their service, without creating any new legal requirement or funding.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution directly concerns members of the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force, as well as the Georgia Department of Defense. It has no binding effect on the general public, businesses, or other government agencies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose obligations. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of National Guard members' service, particularly their 2024 hurricane response efforts, at the state capitol.

• The resolving clause recognizes February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day and commends Georgia National Guard members for strength, leadership, courage, and selfless service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) details the structure of the Georgia Department of Defense, including its major commands and personnel numbers.
• The preamble recounts 2024 hurricane response missions, noting more than 100 missions across 35 counties during Hurricane Helene.

1. 2025-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)Primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)

• National Guard
• state capitol recognition
• hurricane response
• military affairs