HR1518: HR1518 Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Civil Air Patrol, a national volunteer organization founded in 1941 that serves as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, for its work supporting Georgia communities. The resolution highlights the Georgia Wing's nearly 2,000 volunteer members across 37 squadrons and seven groups, their 2021 national Crisis Service Award for COVID-19 pandemic support, and their help during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including aerial imagery for FEMA and GEMA and distribution point support. It notes the Georgia Wing's volunteer hours in 2024 were valued at more than $7.6 million. The resolution formally thanks the volunteers and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the Georgia Wing.

• Formally recognizes and thanks volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing for their contributions to the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wing.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

The resolution directly names the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing and its nearly 2,000 volunteer members, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and send the commemorative copy.

While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it publicly acknowledges the volunteer hours, valued at over $7.6 million in 2024, and disaster response work the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing has performed for the state, including hurricane relief efforts.

• Recounts the Civil Air Patrol's founding in 1941 and its 1948 designation as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
• Describes the Georgia Wing's structure of almost 2,000 volunteers in 37 squadrons and seven groups.
• Notes the Georgia Wing's 2021 Crisis Service Award and its support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Cites the Georgia Wing's role in Hurricane Helene and Milton relief, including aerial imagery for FEMA and GEMA.
• States the estimated value of Georgia Wing volunteer hours in 2024 exceeded $7.6 million.
• Resolves that the House recognizes the volunteers' contributions and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wing.

1. 2026-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)Primary sponsor
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)

• Civil Air Patrol
• volunteer service
• disaster relief
• hurricane response
• legislative commendation