Georgia CommonsSR 826: Our Community Salutes; recognize
Last action February 24, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Our Community Salutes, a national nonprofit that recognizes high school seniors who enlist in the military, and directs a copy be sent to the organization.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes any law. It recognizes Our Community Salutes, a nonprofit founded in 2009 that supports high school seniors who enlist in the Armed Forces right after graduation, along with their families. The resolution describes the organization's work, including yearly Enlistee Recognition Ceremonies held across the country that bring together families, educators, veterans, and community members to honor these young enlistees. It closes by having the Senate commend the organization and directing the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Our Community Salutes as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and recognizes Our Community Salutes for its work honoring high school military enlistees and their families.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Our Community Salutes.
- Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
Our Community Salutes, the nonprofit organization named in the resolution, along with high school seniors who enlist in the military and their families, who are the focus of the group's support work described in the text.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical outcome is a formal, public statement from the Georgia Senate honoring a nonprofit's work supporting young military enlistees, which the organization can use for recognition purposes.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites the history and mission of Our Community Salutes, founded in 2009 by Dr. Kenneth Hartman.
- It resolves that the Senate commends the organization for supporting high school enlistees and their families.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“Our Community Salutes is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and supporting high school seniors who have chosen to enlist in the Armed Forces of the United States immediately following graduation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
Topics
- military enlistment
- veterans and service members
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- community recognition