SR889: SR889 Civil Air Patrol; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer organization that serves as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force, for its work supporting Georgia communities. The resolution describes the Civil Air Patrol's history since 1941, notes that the Georgia Wing has almost 2,000 volunteer members in 37 squadrons and seven groups, and highlights their work during the COVID-19 pandemic and during hurricane relief efforts for Helene and Milton, including providing aerial images to FEMA and GEMA. The Senate resolves to recognize these volunteers' contributions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

• Formally recognizes the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol's Georgia Wing for their service to the state, with no change to any Georgia statute.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.
• Documents the Georgia Wing's role in hurricane relief for Helene and Milton, including providing aerial imagery to FEMA and GEMA.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and its nearly 2,000 volunteer members. It also references the United States Air Force, FEMA, and GEMA as agencies the Wing supports during emergencies.

While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it gives official state recognition to a volunteer organization that Georgia officials say provided disaster relief support, aerial imagery for federal and state emergency agencies, and community assistance during recent hurricanes.

• The preamble recounts the Civil Air Patrol's founding in 1941 and its 1948 designation as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
• States the Georgia Wing has almost 2,000 volunteer members in 37 squadrons and seven groups across the state.
• Notes the Georgia Wing received the national Crisis Service Award in 2021 for COVID-19 pandemic support.
• Describes 2024 volunteer hours valued at more than $7.6 million and support during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
• The resolved clauses have the Senate recognize the Civil Air Patrol's contributions and direct distribution of a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wing.

1. 2026-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)Primary sponsor
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)

• Civil Air Patrol
• disaster relief
• veterans and military
• emergency services
• legislative recognition