--- title: SR 373. American Legion Post 105; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr373 cite_as: SR 373, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr373 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr373.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr373/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71260 date: 2025-03-11 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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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American Legion Post 105; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3297 Senate Resolution 373 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Kemp of the 38th, Merritt of th e 9th, Rhett of the 33rd, Harrell of the 40th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the American Legion Post 105; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic,2 mutual-help, war-time veterans organization, and it has since g rown into a distinguished3 community-service organization with nearly 3 million members in over 15,000 posts4 worldwide; and5 WHEREAS, chartered on September 20, 1927, by 19 World War I veterans, Fayette County6 Post 105 has upheld a proud legacy of service, with its members contributing to all major7 conflicts and continuously supporting the communities of Fayette County and the State of8 Georgia; and9 WHEREAS, Fayette County Post 105 has met at the historic Log Ca bin in Fayetteville,10 Georgia, since 1936, which was constructed through the Works Progress Administration as11 part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program to provide employment during12 the Great Depression; and13 WHEREAS, in recognition of Women's History Month, Fayette Count y Post 105 has14 demonstrated outstanding leadership by hosting a Post Dinner and Meeting to honor military15 S. R. 373 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3297 women veterans, acknowledging their sacrifice, service, and the vital role they have played16 in the United States Armed Forces; and17 WHEREAS, military women veterans have exhibited extraordinary bravery, discipline, and18 selflessness in service to the nation, paving the way for future generations of women while19 preserving the freedoms and values held dear by the American people; and20 WHEREAS, Fayette County Post 105's unwavering dedication to veterans, its commitment21 to community service, and its efforts to honor and uplift milit ary women veterans during22 Women's History Month exemplify the highest ideals of the American Legion.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize and commend the American Legion Post 105 for its serv ice, leadership, and25 dedication to veterans and the community and extend best wishes for continued success.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the American28 Legion Post 105.29 S. R. 373 - 2 - ## 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 Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends American Legion Post 105 in Fayette County for its history of veteran service and community involvement. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring American Legion Post 105, based in Fayetteville, Georgia. The resolution recounts the history of the American Legion nationally and the local post, which was chartered in 1927 by World War I veterans and has met at a historic log cabin built during the Great Depression through a New Deal program. The resolution notes the post's recent recognition of Women's History Month through an event honoring military women veterans. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the American Legion Post 105 as a token of official recognition. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends American Legion Post 105 in Fayette County for its history of veteran service and community work. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the American Legion Post 105. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects American Legion Post 105 and its members in Fayette County, Georgia, along with veterans and community members connected to the post, are the direct subjects of this honorary resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives American Legion Post 105 official recognition from the Georgia Senate and a keepsake copy of the resolution honoring its history and service. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the American Legion's 1919 congressional charter and Post 105's 1927 founding by 19 World War I veterans in Fayette County. - The resolution notes Post 105 has met at a historic log cabin in Fayetteville, Georgia since 1936, built under the New Deal's Works Progress Administration. - The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the post for its service, leadership, and dedication to veterans and the community. - A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the post. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-11) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-11) - Sponsors: Kenya Wicks, RaShaun Kemp, Nikki Merritt, Michael Rhett, Sally Harrell, Jason Esteves - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71260 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr373.md?full=1