--- title: HR 485. Combat Boots 2 Boardroom; dedication to empowering veterans; Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr485 cite_as: HR 485, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr485 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr485.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr485/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71140 date: 2025-03-04 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr484.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr486.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr485.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 485 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-04 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Carl Gilliard - Ron Stephens - Bill Hitchens - Al Williams text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2025 upstream_id: 1991509 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - veterans - state capitol recognition - career mentorship programs - Georgia House resolutions --- # HR 485. Combat Boots 2 Boardroom; dedication to empowering veterans; Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2025; recognize ## Text House Resolution 485 By: Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, and Williams of the 168th A RESOLUTION Commending Combat Boots 2 Boardroom for its dedication to empowering veterans and recognizing March 11, 2025, as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the invaluable contributions of our nation's veterans, whose service and sacrifice have safeguarded our freedoms and strengthened our communities; and WHEREAS, many veterans face unique challenges when transitioning from military service to civilian careers, including navigating professional development, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, this program provides tailored mentorship, professional training, networking opportunities, and strategic guidance to help veterans translate their military experience into successful civilian careers; and WHEREAS, Combat Boots 2 Boardroom has positively impacted the lives of many veterans across Georgia, fostering economic growth, leadership development, and a strong support network for those who have served our country; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding program be appropriately honored for its unwavering commitment to empowering veterans and strengthening our communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Combat Boots 2 Boardroom for its dedicated service to Georgia's veteran community, extend best wishes for its continued success in supporting those who have honorably served our nation, and recognize March 11, 2025, as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol. 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 Combat Boots 2 Boardroom. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends the Combat Boots 2 Boardroom program for helping veterans move into business and leadership careers, and designates March 11, 2025 as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Combat Boots 2 Boardroom, an organization whose Veteran Pathway program offers mentorship, professional training, networking, and strategic guidance to help military veterans build careers in business, corporate leadership, or entrepreneurship. The resolution states that the House commends the organization for its work supporting Georgia veterans and designates March 11, 2025 as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. The resolution creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties. ### What it does - Formally commends Combat Boots 2 Boardroom for its work helping veterans transition into business and leadership roles. - Designates March 11, 2025 as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the Georgia state capitol. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization. - Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Combat Boots 2 Boardroom and its Veteran Pathway program, and more broadly recognizes Georgia veterans who use the program's mentorship and career training services. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians beyond a public, symbolic recognition. Its main real-world impact is publicity and honor for Combat Boots 2 Boardroom and its veteran-focused programming, along with a designated day at the state capitol. ### Key provisions - The preamble (whereas clauses) describes the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian careers and credits the Veteran Pathway program with providing mentorship, training, and networking support. - The resolved clause commends Combat Boots 2 Boardroom for its service to Georgia's veteran community and wishes it continued success. - The resolution designates March 11, 2025 as Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the organization. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-04) - Sponsors: Carl Gilliard, Ron Stephens, Bill Hitchens, Al Williams - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71140 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr485.md?full=1