SR 373: American Legion Post 105; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the American Legion Post 105 in Fayette County. It recounts the post's history, noting it was chartered in 1927 by 19 World War I veterans and has met at the historic Log Cabin in Fayetteville since 1936, a building constructed under the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. The resolution also highlights the post's recent recognition of Women's History Month through a Post Dinner honoring military women veterans. It concludes by having the Senate officially commend the post for its service and dedication, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the post. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends the American Legion Post 105 in Fayette County for its service and community involvement.
• Recounts the history of the post, including its 1927 charter and its longtime meeting place at the Log Cabin in Fayetteville.
• Acknowledges the post's event honoring military women veterans during Women's History Month.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the American Legion Post 105.

The American Legion Post 105 and its members in Fayette County, Georgia, as well as the veterans and military women veterans the post honors, are directly named in this resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; its significance is symbolic, giving the Georgia Senate's formal acknowledgment of a local veterans organization's decades of community service and its recent tribute to women who served in the military.

• The whereas clauses describe the American Legion's 1919 national charter and Post 105's 1927 founding by World War I veterans in Fayette County.
• The resolution notes the post has met at the historic Log Cabin, built under the Works Progress Administration, since 1936.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend Post 105 for its service, leadership, and dedication.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Post 105.

1. 2025-03-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
• Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)

• veterans
• American Legion
• Fayette County
• Women's History Month
• Georgia Senate resolution