Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 485: Combat Boots 2 Boardroom; dedication to empowering veterans; Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2025; recognize
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the nonprofit Combat Boots 2 Boardroom for its work helping veterans transition into business and leadership careers, and designates March 11, 2025, as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It praises Combat Boots 2 Boardroom, an organization whose Veteran Pathway program offers mentorship, professional training, networking, and strategic guidance to help military veterans move into business, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any funding or program. It formally commends the organization, wishes it continued success, and names March 11, 2025 as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization.
What the bill does
- Commends Combat Boots 2 Boardroom for its work helping veterans move from military service into business and leadership careers.
- Designates March 11, 2025, as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Does not create funding, establish a program, or amend any Georgia statute.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Combat Boots 2 Boardroom and its Veteran Pathway program. It also touches Georgia veterans who use the program's mentorship and career-transition services, though it creates no new obligations or benefits for them under law.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives public recognition at the state capitol to an organization's veteran-support work and marks a specific day in its honor.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause commends Combat Boots 2 Boardroom for its service to Georgia's veteran community and wishes it continued success.
- The resolved clause designates March 11, 2025, as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the organization.
From the bill
“the Combat Boots 2 Boardroom's Veteran Pathway program is a distinguished initiative dedicated to equipping veterans with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to thrive in business, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurial endeavors”
“recognize March 11, 2025, as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
Topics
- veterans
- state capitol recognition
- legislative resolution
- veteran career support