SR643: SR643 United States Organizations; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the United States Organizations (USO), a nonprofit founded in 1941 that supports members of the U.S. military and their families, as the group marks the 85th anniversary of its founding on February 4, 2026. The resolution recounts the USO's history and its work at Georgia military sites including Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Fort Gordon, Robins Air Force Base, Dobbins Air Force Base, Moody Air Force Base, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Hunter Army Airfield, and the Georgia National Guard. The Senate formally congratulates and commends the USO and directs the Secretary of the Senate's office to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Congratulates the United States Organizations (USO) for 85 years of service supporting U.S. military members and their families.
• Commends the USO for its contributions to citizens of Georgia and extends wishes for its continued growth and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the USO.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a formal statement of recognition only.

The resolution directly names the United States Organizations and recognizes its work supporting service members and families at Georgia military installations such as Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, and Robins Air Force Base, as well as the Georgia National Guard.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Its practical effect is limited to a formal Senate acknowledgment and a delivered copy honoring the USO's support of military families connected to Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe the USO's 1941 founding by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and its origin as a coalition of six service agencies.
• The whereas clauses list specific Georgia military sites served by the USO, including Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and several air force and naval installations.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates and commends the USO on behalf of the Senate.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the USO.

1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)

• military support
• veterans and service members
• Georgia National Guard
• ceremonial resolution