SR826: SR826 Our Community Salutes; recognize

26 LC 129 1241 Senate Resolution 826 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Orrock of the 36th, Payne of the 54th, Goodman of the 8th, Bearden of the 30th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring Our Community Salutes and the high school enlistees committed1 to military service; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Our Community Salutes is a national nonprofit organiza tion dedicated to3 recognizing, honoring, and supporting high school seniors who have chosen to enlist in the4 Armed Forces of the United States immediately following graduation; and5 WHEREAS, Our Community Salutes was founded in 2009 by educator and former United6 States Army officer Dr. Kenneth Hartman to provide enlistees an d their parents with7 guidance, information, resources, and meaningful community support during the transition8 from civilian life to military service; and9 WHEREAS, each year, thousands of high school seniors across the United States make the10 honorable decision to enlist in the Armed Forces, including the United States Army, Navy,11 Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, demonstrating courage, discipline,12 and an unwavering commitment to duty; and13 S. R. 826 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1241 WHEREAS, Our Community Salutes serves enlistees by providing recognition and resources14 that assist in their successful transition into military service, ensuring they are celebrated and15 supported by their communities; and16 WHEREAS, Our Community Salutes also serves parents, guardians, and families by offering17 information, connection, and encouragement as they support their sons and daughters during18 this important life transition; and19 WHEREAS, through Enlistee Recognition Ceremonies held each spri ng in communities20 across the nation, Our Community Salutes brings together families, educators, civic leaders,21 veterans, and citizens to publicly honor the selfless decision of these young adults and to22 establish strong networks of support for our nation's newest service members; and23 WHEREAS, the impact of these ceremonies extends beyond a single day of recognition by24 fostering pride, unity, patriotism, and a lasting commitment to support those who answer the25 call to serve.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body27 commend and recognize Our Community Salutes for its outstanding service in honoring high28 school enlistees and supporting their families and communities.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Our Community31 Salutes.32 S. R. 826 - 2 -