Georgia CommonsSR 173: The Plummer Home; recognize
Last action February 12, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends The Plummer Home, a faith-based nonprofit in Muscogee County that provides housing and support to veterans facing homelessness and other hardships.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate honors The Plummer Home, a Christian nonprofit organization that offers residential living and assistance to veterans who have dealt with joblessness, homelessness, addiction, incarceration, or other major life setbacks. The resolution describes how the organization receives referrals from families, shelters, law enforcement, community groups, and courts, and how it also serves as a transition program for male veterans leaving the Muscogee County Jail. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition and commendation of the organization's work and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to The Plummer Home.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends The Plummer Home for its work assisting veterans in crisis.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to The Plummer Home.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names The Plummer Home, a Muscogee County nonprofit serving veterans. It also touches the veterans who use the program, as well as the families, shelters, law enforcement agencies, and courts that refer people to it.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal statement of appreciation. Its main real-world impact is symbolic, giving The Plummer Home public recognition from the state Senate for its work helping veterans recover from homelessness, addiction, and incarceration.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe The Plummer Home as a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving veterans facing homelessness, addiction, joblessness, and incarceration.
- The resolution notes the organization also functions as a transition program for male veterans leaving the Muscogee County Jail.
- The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend the organization and wish it continued success.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to The Plummer Home.
From the bill
“The Plummer Home is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization dedicated to providing residential living and assistance to veterans who have experienced joblessness, homelessness, addictions, court sentencing, incarceration, and other life-altering challenges”
“the members of this body recognize and commend The Plummer Home for its exemplary service on behalf of the citizens of this state as well as extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- veterans services
- Muscogee County
- nonprofit recognition
- homelessness