Georgia CommonsHR 182: Graziano, Retired Master Sergeant Louis C.; commend
Last action February 5, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano, a World War II veteran, on his 102nd birthday and honors his military service and life story.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial honor, not a change to state law. It recognizes Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano, born in 1923, who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and served in Reims, France, where he witnessed Germany's surrender and later received France's Legion of Honor medal. The resolution formally commends Graziano for his service to his family, state, and nation, congratulates him on turning 102, and wishes him continued health. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not create any new law, funding, or program.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano for his military service and personal life.
- Congratulates him on reaching his 102nd birthday as one of the last surviving witnesses to Germany's World War II surrender.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
- Creates no new statute, funding, or ongoing legal obligation, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano and references his family, including his late wife Eula 'Bobbie' Shaneyfelt and his five children. It has no regulatory effect on any broader group of Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to a World War II veteran's service and long life through a formal House document he can keep.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Graziano's World War II service, including landing at Omaha Beach on D-Day and serving in Reims, France, during Germany's surrender.
- The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate Graziano and wish him continued health and happiness.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Graziano.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano for his unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of his family, state, and nation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Gary Richardson (R, HD-125)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- David Clark (R, HD-100)
- Mitchell Horner (R, HD-003)
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
Topics
- veterans
- World War II history
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives