Senate Resolution 826
By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Orrock of the 36th, Payne of the 54th, Goodman of the
8th, Bearden of the 30th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring Our Community Salutes and the high school enlistees committed
to military service; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Our Community Salutes was founded in 2009 by educator and former United
States Army officer Dr. Kenneth Hartman to provide enlistees and their parents with
guidance, information, resources, and meaningful community support during the transition
from civilian life to military service; and
WHEREAS, each year, thousands of high school seniors across the United States make the
honorable decision to enlist in the Armed Forces, including the United States Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, demonstrating courage, discipline,
and an unwavering commitment to duty; and
WHEREAS, Our Community Salutes serves enlistees by providing recognition and resources
that assist in their successful transition into military service, ensuring they are celebrated and
supported by their communities; and
WHEREAS, Our Community Salutes also serves parents, guardians, and families by offering
information, connection, and encouragement as they support their sons and daughters during
this important life transition; and
WHEREAS, through Enlistee Recognition Ceremonies held each spring in communities
across the nation, Our Community Salutes brings together families, educators, civic leaders,
veterans, and citizens to publicly honor the selfless decision of these young adults and to
establish strong networks of support for our nation's newest service members; and
WHEREAS, the impact of these ceremonies extends beyond a single day of recognition by
fostering pride, unity, patriotism, and a lasting commitment to support those who answer the
call to serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend and recognize Our Community Salutes for its outstanding service in honoring high
school enlistees and supporting their families and communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Our Community
Salutes.