Georgia CommonsSR 768: Red Star Foundation; recognize
Last action February 17, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Red Star Foundation for its work fighting suicide among military members, veterans, and first responders.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Red Star Foundation, an organization dedicated to preventing suicide among service members, veterans, and first responders, and commends the group for its programs and advocacy. The resolution cites statistics on suicide rates among these groups, including a 2025 study finding 44 veteran suicides per day nationally, and describes several of the foundation's programs, such as its Peer-to-Peer Network and Pledge Program. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the foundation as an official token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Red Star Foundation for its work on military, veteran, and first responder suicide prevention.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Red Star Foundation.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a binding legal change.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Red Star Foundation, a nonprofit serving veterans, active military personnel, first responders, and their families. It has no legal effect on any other group, agency, or Georgia resident.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to publicly honoring the Red Star Foundation's suicide prevention work among veterans and first responders.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Red Star Foundation's mission and cite suicide statistics among veterans and first responders, including a figure of 44 veteran suicides per day from a 2025 study.
- The resolved clause formally commends the foundation for its commitment to mental health advocacy and suicide prevention.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the foundation.
From the bill
“the Red Star Foundation is an organization focused on fighting against military, veteran, and first responder suicides”
“in 2025, an America's Warrior Partnership study revealed that 44 veterans die by suicide every day”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
Topics
- veterans
- mental health
- suicide prevention
- first responders
- legislative resolutions