--- title: SR 241. Georgia Military College; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr241 cite_as: SR 241, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr241 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr241.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr241/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70702 date: 2025-02-24 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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. 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Georgia Military College; commend ## Text Senate Resolution 241 By: Senators Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Robertson of the 29th, Burns of the 23rd and Hickman of the 4th 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Georgia Military College. ## 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 Senate resolution formally commends Georgia Military College in Milledgeville on its 145th anniversary, recognizing its educational and military training programs across the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring Georgia Military College (GMC), which was established in 1879, on the occasion of its 145th anniversary. The resolution lists reasons for the recognition, including GMC's Preparatory School for K-12 students in Milledgeville, its open-admissions Junior College where most students are first-generation or low-income, its Corps of Cadets and ROTC program that can commission Army officers within two years, its Service Academy Prep Program, eight satellite campuses, and its Global Online Leadership College. The Senate formally commends GMC and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the college. ### What it does - Formally commends Georgia Military College on its 145th anniversary as an institution founded in 1879. - Recites GMC's programs, including its Preparatory School, Junior College, Corps of Cadets, ROTC commissioning track, and Service Academy Prep Program. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Georgia Military College. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or provide any state funding. ### 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 individuals, agencies, or institutions in Georgia. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It publicly recognizes GMC's role in education and military officer training in Georgia but does not change funding, admissions rules, or any other operational aspect of the college. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe GMC's founding in 1879, its status as a state authority, and its focus on accessible, affordable education for Georgia residents. - The resolution notes GMC's Junior College enrolls 80 percent first-generation and/or low-income students. - It highlights GMC as one of only four military junior colleges nationally able to commission Army officers within two years through ROTC. - The resolving clause commends GMC on its 145th anniversary and wishes continued success. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Georgia Military College. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-24) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-24) - Sponsors: Ricky Williams, Chuck Payne, Randy Robertson, Max Burns, Billy Hickman - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70702 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr241.md?full=1