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SR 787: Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project; celebrate dedication on March 29, 2026

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Senate Resolution 787

By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th, Payne of the 54th, Rhett of the 33rd, Wicks of the 34th and others

A RESOLUTION

Celebrating the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March 29, 2026; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project is a profound call to unity for veterans, families, and communities to recognize, honor, and memorialize the shared sacrifices made by those killed in action or while in other military service during the Vietnam War era; and

WHEREAS, this memorial monument plaza is located in Atlanta's historic Piedmont Park, creating an open-air site readily accessible to individuals and groups; and

WHEREAS, the memorial's design lists each of the more than 240 honorees beneath the seal of their hometown, symbolizing the collective sacrifice made by communities across Fulton County and affirming our shared United States citizenship and national unity; and

WHEREAS, the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project extends beyond the construction of a monument and seeks to bring communities together in the same spirit of duty and service demonstrated by the honorees; and

WHEREAS, the organizers of the project invite public participation and support through the purchase or donation of engraved commemorative bricks, allowing veterans of any era and supporters from all walks of life to demonstrate their commitment to honoring this legacy for generations to come; and

WHEREAS, the dedication ceremony for the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project is scheduled to be held on March 29, 2026, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, marking a historic moment of remembrance, unity, and reflection; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta City Councilman Michael J. Bond has served as a champion of this project on behalf of the Greater Metro-Atlanta Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 1118 Inc.; and

WHEREAS, special recognition is due to Reverend Eldson J. McGhee of Omega Holiness Church, an Atlanta-based Vietnam combat veteran, president and founder of the Greater Metro-Atlanta Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 1118 Inc., author, and respected community leader who has devoted his life to advocacy for veterans.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body celebrate the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March 29, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the organizers of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project.