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House of Representatives

House Resolution 87
By: Representatives Heckstall of the 55^th, Birdsong of the 123^rd, Bunn of the 74^th, Squires of the 78^th and Roberts of the 162^nd

A RESOLUTION

Encouraging the young people of Georgia to join the Georgia National Guard; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, since its inception in 1773, the Georgia militia, now the Georgia National Guard, has had a significant role in the defense of the colony, state, and nation; and

WHEREAS, throughout history, Americans have been called upon to defend our nation´s liberties and freedoms, and the men and women of the Georgia National Guard have served with dedication and valor to defend this nation and secure the freedoms we hold dear today; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Georgia National Guard have been ready when our fellow Georgians needed assistance during hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Georgia National Guard have performed critical relief missions in war-torn Bosnia, airlifted supplies to Central America when it was ravaged by hurricanes, and been deployed around the globe in missions that strengthened the security of our nation; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia National Guard extends a helping hand to local communities through programs like the Youth Challenge Academy, which provides a second chance to many young Georgians; the Counter-drug and Drug Demand Reduction Program, which continuously fights America´s "War on Drugs"; and civic action programs that place Georgia National Guard resources and know-how at the disposal of local communities; and

WHEREAS, the future of the Georgia National Guard rests upon Georgians who embody the values of "Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do"; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia National Guard remains a professional, prepared, and highly trained organization, tested by crises, and more than able to respond at home or abroad; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia National Guard offers outstanding opportunities for education in numerous specialties and provides scholarships which enable its members to earn college degrees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body encourage the young people of Georgia to enlist in the Georgia National Guard.


IN HOUSE
Read and Adopted
January 17, 2001



Robert E. Rivers, Jr.
Clerk