Georgia CommonsSR 849: Longgrear, Colonel (Ret.) Paul; honor
Last action February 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear for his 26 years of Army service, combat record, and later work in military education and leadership.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear for 26 years of service in the United States Army, including two combat tours in Vietnam and deployment near the start of the Gulf War. The resolution lists his military honors, including the Silver Star, multiple Bronze Stars for Valor, three Purple Hearts, and foreign awards from Vietnam and Germany. It also notes his training in Airborne, Ranger, and Special Forces courses, his post-graduate study at the Army War College, and his later work teaching counterterrorism and leadership at the graduate level. The Senate formally commends him and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear on behalf of the Georgia Senate for his military career and later teaching work.
- Recites his 26 years of Army service, including combat tours in Vietnam and deployment during the Gulf War era.
- Lists his military honors, including the Silver Star, Bronze Stars for Valor, and three Purple Hearts.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to Colonel Longgrear.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing and distributing an official copy of the resolution to him.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical outcome is a formal, on-the-record statement of gratitude from the Georgia Senate and a keepsake document presented to Colonel Longgrear recognizing his military service.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends Colonel Longgrear for his military career, record of heroism, and continued work in leadership and education.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear honorably served the United States of America with distinction for a combined 26 years of federal service in the United States Army”
“the members of this body commend and honor Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear for his outstanding military career, his distinguished record of heroism and achievement”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
Topics
- military honors
- veterans
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Colonel Paul Longgrear