Georgia CommonsSR 683: United Service Organizations; congratulate
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates the United Service Organizations (USO) on its 85th anniversary and recognizes its support for military members and families across Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It marks the 85th anniversary of the United Service Organizations (USO), a nonprofit founded in 1941 that supports U.S. military members and their families. The resolution recounts the USO's history, its founding by six agencies, and its ongoing work at military installations in Georgia including Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Fort Gordon, Robins Air Force Base, Dobbins Air Force Base, Moody Air Force Base, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Hunter Army Airfield, and the Georgia National Guard. The Senate formally congratulates and commends the USO for its service and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to the organization. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the United Service Organizations on 85 years of service supporting U.S. military members and their families.
- Commends the USO for its contributions to Georgia citizens, including support at Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, and other military installations.
- Directs the Clerk of the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the USO.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code.
Who it affects
The United Service Organizations as an institution, along with U.S. service members and their families connected to Georgia military installations such as Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Fort Gordon, Robins Air Force Base, and the Georgia National Guard, who are the focus of the USO's work described in the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than practical effect. It does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements, but it puts the Georgia Senate on record honoring an organization that supports military families connected to the state's bases and National Guard.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the USO's 1941 founding by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and its formation from six original service agencies.
- It lists specific Georgia military installations where the USO operates, including Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Fort Gordon, Robins AFB, Dobbins AFB, Moody AFB, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, and Hunter Army Airfield.
- The resolved clause has the Senate congratulate and commend the USO and wish it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy for distribution to the USO.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate the United Service Organizations for 85 years of dedicated service, commend it for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
Topics
- military support
- veterans and service members
- Georgia National Guard
- legislative commendation