HR 1784: Veterans Support Services Awareness Day; 04/30/26; James "Jim" Dunn; lifelong service to veterans; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It sets aside April 30, 2026 as Veterans Support Services Awareness Day, a symbolic recognition of the barriers veterans face after leaving military service, such as difficulty accessing healthcare, employment help, and benefits information. The resolution also honors James "Jim" Dunn, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1973, later worked in the automotive industry and as a Henry County school bus driver, and after retirement began volunteering at the Stockbridge VA Outpatient Clinic. He went on to found the Henry County Veterans Support Group, where he serves as CEO connecting veterans with resources. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to give Dunn a copy of the document, but it creates no new programs, funding, or legal requirements.

• Designates April 30, 2026 as Veterans Support Services Awareness Day in Georgia.
• Formally honors James "Jim" Dunn for his volunteer work and founding of the Henry County Veterans Support Group.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dunn.
• Creates no new state funding, agency duties, or legal obligations, as resolutions of this type are ceremonial.

The resolution directly names James "Jim" Dunn and references veterans served by the Henry County Veterans Support Group and the Stockbridge VA Outpatient Clinic. More broadly it references Georgia's veteran population, though it imposes no obligations on any agency or individual.

Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a law, it does not change any veteran's benefits, funding, or services. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition and a printed copy of the resolution given to Dunn.

• The whereas clauses describe barriers Georgia veterans face, including navigating benefits systems and access to healthcare and mental health support.
• The resolved clause designates April 30, 2026 as Veterans Support Services Awareness Day and honors Jim Dunn by name.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Dunn.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)Primary sponsor
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)
• Charlice Byrd (R, HD-020)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)

• veterans
• Henry County
• ceremonial resolution
• military service