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SR 683: United Service Organizations; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 683

By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Rhett of the 33rd, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd, Brass of the 6th and others

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating and commending the United Service Organizations; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the United Service Organizations (USO) will be celebrating the 85th anniversary of its founding on February 4, 2026; and

WHEREAS, founded in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the USO is a private, congressionally chartered nonprofit uniting six agencies, YMCA,YWCA, National Catholic Community Service, the Salvation Army, the National Jewish Welfare Board, and Travelers Aide, to form the independent organization that serves as the nation's leading organization supporting the men and women of the United States military and their families, with a mission to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America's military and their families; and

WHEREAS, from the moment service members join the military, through their assignments and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, the USO remains by their side throughout their time in uniform; and

WHEREAS, the USO's leadership, volunteers, and donors are united by a shared commitment to service and devote countless hours, resources, and talents to connecting service members and their families to the nation's gratitude, support, and communities; and

WHEREAS, today's USO continuously adapts to the evolving needs of the men and women in uniform and their families by operating centers, programs, and expeditionary services at or near military installations across the United States and around the world, including in combat zones and unstaffed service sites; and

WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia, the USO provides programs, services, and expeditionary support at Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, The Georgia National Guard, and outreach to all Military Installations in Georgia to include Fort Gordon, Robins AFB, Dobbins AFB, Moody AFB, Albany Marine Corps Logistics, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base and Hunter Army Airfield; and

WHEREAS, during times of national crisis, including the events of September 11, 2001, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the USO has remained steadfast in its mission, providing critical care and support to United States service members, including members of the Georgia National Guard; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this extraordinary nonprofit organization be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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, and extend best wishes for its continued growth, development, and success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the United Service Organizations.