--- title: HR 1455. Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol; February 25, 2026; 3rd Infantry Division and Lubas, Brigadier General John W.; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1455 cite_as: HR 1455, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1455 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1455.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1455/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73587 date: 2026-02-24 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1454.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1456.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1455.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1455 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-24 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Al Williams - Buddy DeLoach text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1455/2025 upstream_id: 2123603 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - military recognition - Fort Stewart - Liberty County - legislative resolution --- # HR 1455. Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol; February 25, 2026; 3rd Infantry Division and Lubas, Brigadier General John W.; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1455 By: Representatives Williams of the 168th and DeLoach of the 167th A RESOLUTION Honoring the 3rd Infantry Division and Brigadier General John W. Lubas and recognizing February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart–Liberty County Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the 3rd Infantry Division of the United States Army, known proudly as the "Rock of the Marne," has served with distinction and valor since its activation in 1917, earning a legacy of courage and sacrifice in major conflicts across the world; and WHEREAS, the 3rd Infantry Division has played a pivotal role in the defense of freedom, participating in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and numerous other missions critical to the security of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, Fort Stewart in Liberty County, Georgia, serves as the home station of the 3rd Infantry Division and stands as a cornerstone of national defense, readiness, and global response capability; and WHEREAS, Brigadier General John W. Lubas, serving with distinction as the Deputy Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division, has demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment to mission excellence, and deep dedication to the welfare of soldiers, families, and the community; and WHEREAS, the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division, alongside their families and civilian partners, exemplify selfless service, resilience, and unity in support of the nation and the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Liberty County stands as a proud military-friendly community, fostering strong civilian-military partnerships that enhance quality of life, economic vitality, and support for service members and their families; and WHEREAS, Fort Stewart–Liberty County Day at the Capitol provides a meaningful opportunity for state leaders, community stakeholders, and members of the General Assembly to recognize the vital contributions of the 3rd Infantry Division, Brigadier General John W. Lubas, and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley to Georgia and the nation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor the 3rd Infantry Division for its historic legacy of excellence, commend Brigadier General John W. Lubas and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley for their distinguished leadership and service, and recognize February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart–Liberty County Day at the Capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to representatives of the 3rd Infantry Division, Brigadier General John W. Lubas, and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol and honors the 3rd Infantry Division and Brigadier General John W. Lubas. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division, based at Fort Stewart in Liberty County, for its history of service dating to 1917, and commends Brigadier General John W. Lubas and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley for their leadership. The resolution formally designates February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol, an occasion for state leaders and community members to recognize the division's contributions to Georgia and the nation. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the division and the named officers. ### What it does - Formally recognizes February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol. - Honors the 3rd Infantry Division for its service history from World War I through recent military operations. - Commends Brigadier General John W. Lubas and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley for their leadership. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the 3rd Infantry Division, Brigadier General John W. Lubas, and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley, along with the Fort Stewart military community and Liberty County, Georgia. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its practical impact is a formal ceremony and printed copies given to the honored military leaders and unit, marking public recognition rather than a policy change. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause honors the 3rd Infantry Division and commends Brigadier General John W. Lubas and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley for their service. - The resolution designates February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to produce copies of the resolution for distribution to the honorees. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-24) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-24) - Sponsors: Al Williams, Buddy DeLoach - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73587 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1455.md?full=1