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HR1455: HR1455 Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol; February 25, 2026; 3rd Infantry Division and Lubas, Brigadier General John W.; recognize

Last action February 24, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol, honoring the 3rd Infantry Division and its leaders.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division, based at Fort Stewart in Liberty County, and two of its leaders: Brigadier General John W. Lubas and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley. It recounts the division's history since 1917 and its role in major conflicts including both World Wars, the Korean War, and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The resolution formally designates February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to representatives of the 3rd Infantry Division, Brigadier General Lubas, and Deputy Commanding General Bradley. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

What the bill does

  • Designates February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol.
  • Formally honors the 3rd Infantry Division for its history of service dating back to 1917.
  • Commends Brigadier General John W. Lubas and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley for their leadership.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to the honorees.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names the 3rd Infantry Division, Brigadier General John W. Lubas, and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley, all based at Fort Stewart in Liberty County, along with the Clerk of the House, who must prepare and distribute copies.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal state recognition to a military unit and its leaders and marking a day of civic-military engagement at the Capitol.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses recount the 3rd Infantry Division's history since 1917 and its participation in major U.S. military conflicts.
  • The resolved clause designates February 25, 2026, as Fort Stewart-Liberty County Day at the Capitol.
  • The resolved clause commends Brigadier General John W. Lubas and Deputy Commanding General of Support Kevin D. Bradley for their leadership and service.
  • The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees.

From the bill

the members of this body honor the 3rd Infantry Division for its historic legacy of excellence

The resolution's core action honoring the division.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-02-24House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-02-24House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Al Williams (D, HD-168)Primary sponsor
  • Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)

Topics

  • military recognition
  • Fort Stewart
  • Liberty County
  • 3rd Infantry Division
  • legislative resolution

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