HR1992: HR1992 Hearn, Major General George J., Jr.; honoring life, military service, and civic contributions; condolences

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Major General George J. Hearn, Jr., a Monroe, Georgia native who served in the Georgia National Guard for more than four decades, including combat leadership in World War II and the Korean War. It highlights his record as the longest-serving Adjutant General of Georgia, his role in reestablishing the Georgia Military Institute officer training program, and his civic work as a former Mayor of Monroe and civic leader. The resolution formally commends his military and civic contributions and asks state authorities to name the Georgia National Guard's new readiness center at 1245 South Madison Avenue in Monroe after him. It also directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to his family, the Adjutant General of Georgia, and the citizens of Walton County. As a resolution rather than a bill, it does not change any Georgia statute.

• Formally honors and commends the military service and civic contributions of Major General George J. Hearn, Jr.
• Urges and recommends that state authorities name the new Monroe National Guard readiness center after General Hearn.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to his family, the Adjutant General of Georgia, and Walton County citizens.
• Makes legislative findings supporting the naming of public military facilities to honor individuals who advanced the Georgia National Guard's mission.

The resolution directly concerns the family of Major General George J. Hearn, Jr., the Georgia National Guard and its Adjutant General, and residents of Monroe and Walton County, particularly those connected to the new readiness center being built there.

While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it creates an official legislative record recommending that Georgia's new Monroe readiness center be named for General Hearn, which could influence the Georgia National Guard's eventual naming decision for the facility.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount General Hearn's military career from 1925 through his retirement, including service in World War II, the Korean War, and as Adjutant General of Georgia.
• The resolved clauses commend his military and civic service to Monroe, Walton County, and the state.
• A further resolved clause urges appropriate authorities to name the new Monroe readiness center at 1245 South Madison Avenue after General Hearn.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to his family, the Adjutant General of Georgia, and Walton County citizens.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• Buddy DeLoach (R, HD-167)
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
• Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)

• military honors
• Georgia National Guard
• Monroe Georgia
• legislative resolution