HR1625: HR1625 Graziano, Retired Master Sergeant Louis C.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano, who was born in 1923 and is described as the last surviving World War II veteran to witness Germany's surrender. The text recounts his service, including landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, and serving in Reims, France, where he was present for the German surrender signing and later escorted German officials to meet General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The resolution also notes his marriage to Eula "Bobbie" Shaneyfelt, whom he met while she served in the Women's Army Corps, and his receipt of France's Legion Medal of Honor in 2021. The House formally commends and congratulates him on his 103rd birthday and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends and congratulates Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano on the occasion of his 103rd birthday.
• Recounts his World War II service, including D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and his role in Reims, France during Germany's surrender.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Graziano.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution specifically honors Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano and, by directing distribution of a copy, involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the public, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing Graziano's military service and providing him a ceremonial copy of the House's commendation.

• The whereas clauses detail Graziano's World War II service, including landing at Omaha Beach on D-Day and later duty in Reims, France.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate Graziano and wish him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Graziano.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Gary Richardson (R, HD-125)Primary sponsor
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)

• veterans
• World War II history
• military honors
• ceremonial resolution