SR787: SR787 Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project; celebrate dedication on March 29, 2026

26 LC 129 0850 Senate Resolution 787 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th, Payne of the 54th, Rhett of the 33rd, Wicks of the 34th and others A RESOLUTION Celebrating the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March1 29, 2026; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project is a profound call to unity3 for veterans, families, and communities to recognize, honor, an d memorialize the shared4 sacrifices made by those killed in action or while in other military service during the Vietnam5 War era; and6 WHEREAS, this memorial monument plaza is located in Atlanta's historic Piedmont Park,7 creating an open-air site readily accessible to individuals and groups; and8 WHEREAS, the memorial's design lists each of the more than 240 honorees beneath the seal9 of their hometown, symbolizing the collective sacrifice made by communities across Fulton10 County and affirming our shared United States citizenship and national unity; and11 WHEREAS, the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project exten ds beyond the12 construction of a monument and seeks to bring communities toget her in the same spirit of13 duty and service demonstrated by the honorees; and14 S. R. 787 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0850 WHEREAS, the organizers of the project invite public participation and support through the15 purchase or donation of engraved commemorative bricks, allowing veterans of any era and16 supporters from all walks of life to demonstrate their commitment to honoring this legacy for17 generations to come; and18 WHEREAS, the dedication ceremony for the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project19 is scheduled to be held on March 29, 2026, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, marking a historic20 moment of remembrance, unity, and reflection; and21 WHEREAS, Atlanta City Councilman Michael J. Bond has served as a champion of this22 project on behalf of the Greater Metro-Atlanta Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America23 Chapter No. 1118 Inc.; and24 WHEREAS, special recognition is due to Reverend Eldson J. McGhee of Omega Holiness25 Church, an Atlanta-based Vietnam combat veteran, president and founder of the Greater26 Metro-Atlanta Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 1118 Inc., author,27 and respected community leader who has devoted his life to advocacy for veterans.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body29 celebrate the dedication of the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project on March 29,30 2026.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed32 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the organizers of33 the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Project.34 S. R. 787 - 2 -