--- title: SR 834. Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr834 cite_as: SR 834, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr834 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr834.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr834/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73512 date: 2026-03-25 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr833.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr835.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 433 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr834.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 834 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-25 last_action: Senate Passed/Adopted sponsors: - Sheikh Rahman - Ed Harbison - Shawn Still - Matt Brass - Michael Rhett - Tonya Anderson - Harold Jones - Kay Kirkpatrick - Chuck Payne - Randy Robertson - Donzella James - Bo Hatchett - Randal Mangham - Jaha Howard - RaShaun Kemp - Derek Mallow - Russ Goodman - Nikki Merritt - Freddie Sims - Carden Summers - Ed Setzler - Emanuel Jones - Nan Orrock - David Lucas - Josh McLaurin text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2025 upstream_id: 2121454 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Bangladesh - United Nations peacekeeping - Senate resolution - Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia --- # SR 834. Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 834 By: Senators Rahman of the 5th, Harbison of the 15th, Still of the 48th, Brass of the 6th, Rhett of the 33rd and others ADOPTED SENATE A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the outstanding contributions and sacrifices of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the United States recognized Bangladesh as an independent nation on April 4, 1972, marking 54 years of diplomatic relations and strengthening people to people connection between the two countries; and WHEREAS, tens of thousands of Bangladeshi Americans, including former members of the Bangladesh Army who served with distinction in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, reside in the State of Georgia and are contributing to every sector of Georgia's economy; and WHEREAS, Bangladesh has been a leading contributor to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations since 1988, beginning with deployment of military observers during the Iran-Iraq war; and WHEREAS, Bangladesh has participated in 63 United Nations Peacekeeping Missions across 43 countries, deploying more than 200,000 uniformed personnel, predominantly from the Bangladesh Army; and WHEREAS, approximately 6,000 Bangladeshi peacekeepers are currently serving in eight ongoing missions around the world; and WHEREAS, at least 174 Bangladeshi peacekeepers have lost their lives and more than 280 have been injured in the line of duty, demonstrating extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and commitment to global peace and security; and WHEREAS, Bangladeshi peacekeepers play a vital role not only in maintaining security but also in protecting civilians, providing humanitarian assistance, supporting infrastructure development, strengthening local security forces, and advancing post-conflict recovery; and WHEREAS, the professionalism, discipline, and humanitarian values demonstrated by Bangladeshi peacekeepers have earned international recognition and enhanced Bangladesh's standing within the global community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the People of Bangladesh, and especially the Bangladesh Army, for their significant and sustained contributions to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body expresses its profound respect and gratitude to Bangladeshi peacekeepers who have served with honor, pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and conveys its solidarity and deepest compassion to their families, including those residing in the State of Georgia. 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 public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army for decades of contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions, honoring those who served and died in the line of duty. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Bangladesh's long history of contributing personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations since 1988, noting that Bangladesh has taken part in 63 missions across 43 countries and deployed more than 200,000 uniformed personnel, mostly from the Bangladesh Army. The resolution states that at least 174 Bangladeshi peacekeepers have died and more than 280 have been injured in these missions. It formally commends the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army for their service, expresses gratitude to peacekeepers, and offers condolences to the families of those who died, including Bangladeshi American families living in Georgia. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army for their contributions to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. - Expresses the Senate's respect and gratitude toward Bangladeshi peacekeepers who have served, and honors those who died in the line of duty. - Conveys sympathy to the families of fallen peacekeepers, including those living in Georgia. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. ### Who it affects The resolution primarily honors the people of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army, but it also speaks directly to Bangladeshi Americans living in Georgia, including families of peacekeepers who died or were injured in United Nations missions. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but serves as an official statement of recognition from the Georgia Senate. It provides symbolic acknowledgment to Bangladeshi Americans in Georgia and the sacrifices made by peacekeepers from Bangladesh in UN missions worldwide. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Bangladesh's peacekeeping record: 63 UN missions across 43 countries and over 200,000 personnel deployed since 1988. - States that about 6,000 Bangladeshi peacekeepers currently serve in eight ongoing missions, with at least 174 killed and more than 280 injured. - The resolved clauses formally commend Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Army and express gratitude and condolences to peacekeepers and their families. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press for distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-25) - Last action: Senate Passed/Adopted (2026-03-25) - Sponsors: Sheikh Rahman, Ed Harbison, Shawn Still, Matt Brass, Michael Rhett, Tonya Anderson, Harold Jones, Kay Kirkpatrick, Chuck Payne, Randy Robertson, Donzella James, Bo Hatchett, Randal Mangham, Jaha Howard, RaShaun Kemp, Derek Mallow, Russ Goodman, Nikki Merritt, Freddie Sims, Carden Summers, Ed Setzler, Emanuel Jones, Nan Orrock, David Lucas, Josh McLaurin - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73512 > The history, votes, and amendments (433 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr834.md?full=1