SR849: SR849 Longgrear, Colonel (Ret.) Paul; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear's 26 years of federal service in the United States Army, including two combat tours in Vietnam, deployment near the start of the Gulf War, and numerous commendations such as the Silver Star, multiple Bronze Stars for Valor, and three Purple Hearts. The resolution also notes his training in Army Airborne, Ranger, and Special Forces courses, his post-graduate studies at the Army War College, and his later work teaching counterterrorism and leadership courses at the graduate level. The Senate formally commends him for his military career and continued contributions to national security, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally commends and honors Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear for his 26 years of military service in the United States Army.
• Recognizes specific honors he received, including the Silver Star, Bronze Stars for Valor, and three Purple Hearts.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Colonel Longgrear.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names and honors Colonel (Ret.) Paul Longgrear. It does not impose duties on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing Senate staff to produce and deliver a ceremonial copy of the resolution to him.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of appreciation. Its main real-world consequence is that Colonel Longgrear receives a formal, printed record of the Senate's recognition of his military service and career.

• The whereas clauses detail Colonel Longgrear's 26 years of Army service, including two Vietnam combat tours and deployment during the Gulf War.
• The whereas clauses list his commendations, including the Silver Star, multiple Bronze Stars for Valor, and three Purple Hearts.
• The resolving clause formally commends and honors him for his military career and ongoing contributions to leadership and national security.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

1. 2026-02-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)Primary sponsor
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)

• military honors
• veterans
• Georgia Senate resolution
• national security