SR683: SR683 United Service Organizations; congratulate

26 LC 129 0863 Senate Resolution 683 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Rhett of the 33rd, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd, Brass of the 6th and others A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending the United Service Organizations; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the United Service Organizations (USO) will be celebra ting the 85th2 anniversary of its founding on February 4, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, founded in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, th e USO is a private,4 congressionally chartered nonprofit uniting six agencies, YMCA,YWCA, National Catholic5 Community Service, the Salvation Army, the National Jewish Welfare Board, and Travelers6 Aide, to form the independent organization that serves as the nation's leading organization7 supporting the men and women of the United States military and their families, with a8 mission to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in A merica's military and their9 families; and10 WHEREAS, from the moment service members join the military, through their assignments11 and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, the USO remains by their12 side throughout their time in uniform; and 13 S. R. 683 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0863 WHEREAS, the USO's leadership, volunteers, and donors are unite d by a shared14 commitment to service and devote countless hours, resources, an d talents to connecting15 service members and their families to the nation's gratitude, support, and communities; and16 WHEREAS, today's USO continuously adapts to the evolving needs of the men and women17 in uniform and their families by operating centers, programs, and expeditionary services at18 or near military installations across the United States and aro und the world, including in19 combat zones and unstaffed service sites; and 20 WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia, the USO provides programs, services, and expeditionary21 support at Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, The22 Georgia National Guard, and outreach to all Military Installations in Georgia to include Fort23 Gordon, Robins AFB, Dobbins AFB, Moody AFB, Albany Marine Corps Logistics, Kings24 Bay Naval Submarine Base and Hunter Army Airfield; and 25 WHEREAS, during times of national crisis, including the events of September 11, 2001,26 natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the USO has remai ned steadfast in its27 mission, providing critical care and support to United States s ervice members, including28 members of the Georgia National Guard; and 29 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this30 extraordinary nonprofit organization be appropriately recognized. 31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body32 congratulate the United Service Organizations for 85 years of dedicated service, commend33 it for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of Georgia, and extend best34 wishes for its continued growth, development, and success.35 S. R. 683 - 2 - 26 LC 129 0863 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Secretary of the S enate is authorized36 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the37 United Service Organizations. 38 S. R. 683 - 3 -