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title: HR 1684. Hudson, Dr. Terry L., II.; commend
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date: 2026-03-12
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status_date: 2026-03-12
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sponsors:
  - Vance Smith
  - Carmen Rice
  - Debbie Buckner
  - Teddy Reese
  - Carolyn Hugley
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  - military veterans
  - ceremonial resolution
  - Fort Benning
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 1684. Hudson, Dr. Terry L., II.; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1684
By: Representatives Smith of the 138th, Rice of the 139th, Buckner of the 137th, Reese of the
140th, and Hugley of the 141st
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Terry L. Hudson II; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Terry L. Hudson II is a United States Army veteran and Georgia resident
who honorably served on active duty as an Intelligence Analyst, deploying in support of
Combined Joint Task Force—Operation Inherent Resolve in Kuwait and earning two Army
Commendation Medals for meritorious service to the nation, an Army Good Conduct Medal,
a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and an Army
Service Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, following his military service, Dr. Hudson continued to serve the nation by
supporting sensitive national security missions in both deployed and stateside environments,
providing security oversight that safeguarded personnel, information, and critical operations
for federal agencies and United States Army commands; and
WHEREAS, as a federal civilian employee at Fort Benning, Georgia, Dr. Hudson assumed
significant responsibility in sensitive, high-trust security environments during periods of
organizational transition, ensuring continuity of operations, compliance with national
security requirements, and uninterrupted mission support; and
WHEREAS, in his current role as Senior Garrison Security Manager and Security Specialist
for the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security on Fort Benning, he is
entrusted with garrison-wide security oversight affecting thousands of military personnel,
Department of the Army civilians, and contractors across multiple directorates; and
WHEREAS, through his leadership and initiative, Dr. Hudson has strengthened the garrison's
security posture by improving compliance processes, reducing operational backlogs,
enhancing accountability, and supporting sustained readiness while serving as the sole senior
security professional for the garrison; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hudson's service is further distinguished by his academic achievements,
including a Doctorate in Forensic Sciences, which he applies to his professional
responsibilities to promote analytical rigor, risk awareness, and continuous improvement in
public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Terry L. Hudson II for his efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated service as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.
Terry L. Hudson II.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Terry L. Hudson II, an Army veteran and Fort Benning security official, for his military and civilian federal service.

### Plain-language summary

This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Terry L. Hudson II. It recounts his service as a U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst, including a deployment supporting operations in Kuwait, and lists military honors he received such as Army Commendation Medals and a National Defense Service Medal.
The resolution also describes his post-military career as a federal civilian employee at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he now serves as Senior Garrison Security Manager and Security Specialist, overseeing security matters affecting thousands of military personnel, civilians, and contractors. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Hudson. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Terry L. Hudson II for his military and civilian federal service.
- Recounts his Army service history, deployment, and military honors as part of the official record.
- Describes his current role as Senior Garrison Security Manager at Fort Benning and his contributions there.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Hudson.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Terry L. Hudson II. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places the Georgia House's formal recognition of Dr. Hudson's military and civilian federal service into the public legislative record.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) details Dr. Hudson's Army service, deployment to Kuwait, and military decorations.
- It describes his current position as Senior Garrison Security Manager and Security Specialist at Fort Benning, Georgia.
- The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Hudson for his service and extends well wishes.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Hudson.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-12)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-12)
- Sponsors: Vance Smith, Carmen Rice, Debbie Buckner, Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74066

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1684.md?full=1