HR 349: Georgia Military College; 145th anniversary; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Georgia Military College (GMC), which was established in 1879. It highlights GMC's role as a state authority offering K-12 preparatory education, a junior college, and officer training through ROTC, noting that most of its students are Georgia residents and many are first-generation or low-income students. The resolution praises specific programs, including GMC's Service Academy Prep Program, its satellite campuses across the state, and its online college for working adults and military families. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements. It simply commends the college and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to GMC.

• Formally commends Georgia Military College on its 145th anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States the House's recognition of GMC's educational programs, ROTC officer commissioning track, and satellite campuses.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Georgia Military College.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligations, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

Georgia Military College, including its faculty, staff, students, and alumni in Milledgeville, is the direct subject of this resolution. It has no legal effect on other Georgians or state agencies beyond the symbolic recognition.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences but serves as an official, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of the college's history and role in education and military training, which may be noted in the college's public relations or historical records.

• The whereas clauses describe GMC's founding in 1879, its Preparatory School in Milledgeville, and its Junior College serving many first-generation and low-income students.
• The whereas clauses note GMC is one of four military junior colleges nationally able to commission Army officers within two years via ROTC.
• The resolved clause commends GMC on its 145th anniversary and extends best wishes for its continued contributions to Milledgeville, Georgia, and the nation.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Georgia Military College.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)Primary sponsor

• Georgia Military College
• Milledgeville
• military education
• higher education
• ROTC