Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 460: Veterans of Foreign Wars; recognize
Last action March 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Veterans of Foreign Wars on its 125th anniversary, honoring the organization's history of advocacy for veterans and military families.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a national veterans organization founded in 1899, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. The resolution praises the VFW's history of advocacy for veterans' rights and welfare, its support for military families, and its promotion of patriotism and community service. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the VFW as a formal token of recognition. The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Veterans of Foreign Wars on its 125th anniversary as an organization.
- States the Senate's appreciation for the VFW's history of advocacy for veterans' rights, welfare, and well being since 1899.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the VFW.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for the organization's continued success, without creating any funding, program, or legal change.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily honors the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization itself, along with its veteran members, military personnel, and their families. It has no direct legal or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
Because this is a commemorative resolution rather than a change to Georgia law, it carries symbolic rather than practical weight. It formally records the Senate's recognition of the VFW's history and service, giving the organization an official document to mark the anniversary.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the VFW's founding in 1899 and its 125 years of advocacy for veterans, military families, and community service.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends the VFW on its 125th anniversary and wishes it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the VFW.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Veterans of Foreign Wars upon the grand occasion of its 125th anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-37)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Max Burns (R, SD-23)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-30)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-48)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
Topics
- veterans
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Georgia Senate resolution
- military families