--- title: SR 422. Bagosy, Katie; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr422 cite_as: SR 422, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr422 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr422.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr422/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71476 date: 2025-03-20 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr421.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr423.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr422.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 422 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-20 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Shawn Still text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2025 upstream_id: 2011435 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - veterans - mental health advocacy - Senate resolution - Forsyth County --- # SR 422. Bagosy, Katie; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3439 Senate Resolution 422 By: Senator Still of the 48th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Katie Bagosy; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Katie Bagosy has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting2 veterans and advancing mental health initiatives, guided by her deep-rooted ties to the3 military as the daughter of two Navy veterans; and4 WHEREAS, her late husband, Tom, honorably served as a guardian of this nation's freedom5 and liberty with the United States Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune , courageously and6 valiantly protecting his fellow Americans during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan; and7 WHEREAS, she has been a steadfast advocate for veterans during her years of service with8 the Mental Health Council in Forsyth County, and she serves as the Outreach Coordinator9 at AboutFace-USA, a distinguished nonprofit organization dedica ted to providing vital10 support and resources to veterans; and11 WHEREAS, this remarkable gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high12 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom13 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved14 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and15 S. R. 422 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3439 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for16 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this18 exemplary individual be appropriately honored.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 recognize and commend Katie Bagosy for her dedicated service on behalf of our nation's21 servicemembers and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Katie Bagosy.24 S. R. 422 - 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 recognizes Katie Bagosy, a Forsyth County veterans advocate and nonprofit outreach coordinator, for her service supporting veterans and mental health causes. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. It recognizes Katie Bagosy, the daughter of two Navy veterans and widow of a Marine who served at Camp Lejeune and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, for her work supporting veterans and mental health efforts. The resolution notes her service with the Mental Health Council in Forsyth County and her current role as Outreach Coordinator at AboutFace-USA, a nonprofit that supports veterans. The Senate resolves to commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Katie Bagosy for her service supporting veterans and mental health initiatives. - States the Senate's best wishes for her continued health and happiness. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Bagosy. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Katie Bagosy, a Forsyth County resident and veterans advocate. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of one individual's community service and ties to military families. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Bagosy's background, including her parents' Navy service and her late husband's Marine Corps service at Camp Lejeune. - The whereas clauses describe her advocacy work with the Forsyth County Mental Health Council and her current role at AboutFace-USA. - The resolving clause formally commends her and extends well wishes on behalf of the Senate. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: Shawn Still - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71476 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr422.md?full=1