SR823: SR823 White, Colonel Rick; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Colonel Rick White, who served 31 years in the United States Army, including combat deployments in Vietnam and command of 13 different units. The resolution recounts his military honors, including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor and the Combat Infantry Badge, and notes his induction into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame at Fort Benning. It also recognizes his ongoing role as Board Chairman of the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for Colonel White, but the text creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally recognizes and commends Colonel Rick White for his 31 years of service in the United States Army.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Colonel White.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

The resolution directly names Colonel Rick White, a Georgia veteran and Army officer. It also references the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame, which he chairs, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it serves as a public, official record of the Georgia Senate honoring a specific veteran's military career and his continued civic contribution to the state's veteran community.

• The whereas clauses recount Colonel White's 31-year Army career, Vietnam combat service, and command of 13 units.
• The whereas clauses list his military honors, including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor and Combat Infantry Badge.
• The resolved clause formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Colonel White.
• The further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to him.

1. 2026-02-24Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• veterans
• military honors
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Army service