HR1237: HR1237 National Guard Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the capitol and praises the Georgia Department of Defense, which includes the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and the volunteer Georgia State Defense Force. The resolution recounts the size and history of these forces, including deployments since September 11, 2001, recent border security and Washington, D.C. support missions, and state partnerships with the Country of Georgia and Argentina. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but it does not create any new programs, spending, or legal requirements.

• Formally designates February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the Georgia capitol.
• Commends the men and women of the Georgia National Guard for their service, without creating any new legal obligations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Contains no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia statutes; it is purely a statement of recognition.

The resolution primarily affects the Georgia Department of Defense, including the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and the volunteer Georgia State Defense Force, whose service members are being publicly recognized by the House of Representatives.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, spending, or requirement for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition and public commendation for National Guard members, distributed by the House Clerk to the public and press.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Georgia Department of Defense's structure, headquartered at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, and its roughly 11,600 Army Guard soldiers and 2,900 Air Guard airmen.
• The resolving clause designates February 11, 2026 as National Guard Day at the capitol and commends Guard members for their service.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)Primary sponsor
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
• Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)

• National Guard
• military recognition
• Georgia Department of Defense
• ceremonial resolution