Georgia CommonsSR 82: National Guard Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Última acción: 3 de febrero de 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring the Georgia National Guard and State Defense Force for their service.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any state code. It designates February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the state capitol and formally commends the members of the Georgia National Guard for their service at home and abroad. The resolution describes the structure of the Georgia Department of Defense, including the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force, and highlights their recent work, including hurricane response in 2024 and deployments since September 11, 2001. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Designates February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally commends members of the Georgia National Guard for their strength, leadership, courage, and service.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.
A quién afecta
The resolution primarily honors members of the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force, along with the Georgia Department of Defense that oversees them, and involves the Secretary of the Senate in distributing copies.
Por qué importa
While the resolution does not change any law or provide funding, it gives official state recognition to the roughly 14,000 soldiers, airmen, and volunteers who serve in Georgia's National Guard and State Defense Force, publicly acknowledging their 2024 hurricane response and other service.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause recognizes February 6, 2025 as National Guard Day at the state capitol and commends Georgia National Guard members.
- The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Department of Defense's structure, including more than 11,000 army guard soldiers, 2,800 air guard airmen, and 450 state defense force volunteers.
- The text notes the Georgia National Guard deployed more than 33,000 soldiers and airmen since September 11, 2001, and describes 2024 hurricane response involving more than 2,000 personnel.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as National Guard Day at the state capitol and commend the men and women of the Georgia National Guard for their strength, leadership, courage, and selfless service.”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
Temas
- National Guard
- military recognition
- Georgia Department of Defense
- hurricane response
- state capitol ceremonies