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title: HR 349. Georgia Military College; 145th anniversary; recognize
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status_date: 2025-02-21
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  - Bill Hitchens
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  - Georgia Military College
  - Milledgeville
  - military education
  - higher education
  - ROTC
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# HR 349. Georgia Military College; 145th anniversary; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 349
By: Representative Hitchens of the 161st
A RESOLUTION
Commending Georgia Military College on its 145th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, established on October 14, 1879, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly,
Georgia Military College (GMC) builds upon its distinguished military heritage, grounded
in the core values of duty, honor, and country, to provide hope and opportunity through
education while developing students across Georgia into authentic servant leaders; and
WHEREAS, GMC is a unique state authority with a steadfast commitment to providing
pathways of opportunity for students across Georgia, ensuring accessibility and affordability
in education, with over 97 percent of its students being Georgia residents; and
WHEREAS, GMC's Preparatory School, located in Milledgeville, serves K-12 students,
preparing them for higher education by fostering academic excellence, leadership, character
development, and competitive athletics and fine arts, with graduates pursuing college degrees
at distinguished colleges and universities within Georgia and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, in the GMC Junior College, 80 percent of the student body consists of
first-generation and/or low-income students, highlighting the institution's vital role in
fostering accessibility, opportunity, and workforce development in Georgia's higher
education system; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, GMC has remained an open-admissions institution, ensuring
that education remains accessible to all individuals seeking to advance their opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, GMC serves primarily commuter students, offers nine junior college athletic
programs, and maintains its residential Corps of Cadets, making it one of only four military
junior colleges in the nation that can commission officers in the United States Army within
two years through its ROTC program; and
WHEREAS, GMC's Corps of Cadets offers a prestigious and highly successful United States
Service Academy Prep Program, with a 95 percent success rate, preparing cadets to gain
admission to one of our nation's prestigious academies, earning their foundation in Georgia
at GMC; and
WHEREAS, GMC operates eight satellite locations across Georgia, significantly expanding
access to higher education for students throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, GMC's Global Online Leadership College has propelled the institution into the
future, providing flexible and accessible educational opportunities for working adults,
active-duty military members, and their families; and
WHEREAS, the continued achievements and milestones of GMC stand as a testament to the
dedication and hard work of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Georgia Military College upon its 145th anniversary and
extend best wishes for its continued contributions to Milledgeville, the State of Georgia, and
the nation.
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
Georgia Military College.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Georgia Military College in Milledgeville on its 145th anniversary, recognizing its history, educational programs, and military training role.

### Plain-language summary

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.

### What it does

- 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.

### Who it affects

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.

### Why it matters

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.

### Key provisions

- 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-21)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-21)
- Sponsors: Bill Hitchens
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70676

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr349.md?full=1