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Expressing support of the men and women of the Georgia Army National Guard; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, there are approximately 13,000 men and women in the Georgia Army and Air National Guard providing dedicated service to this state and the United States; and

WHEREAS, our nation´s security continues to rely on the men and women of the National Guard who regularly augment their active duty counterparts around the world with trained, equipped, and ready forces; and

WHEREAS, carrying on this tradition of service, more than 1,200 men and women of the 48th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized) of the Georgia Army National Guard will deploy to Bosnia in March, 2001, as part of a Presidential Reserve Call-up in support of the peacekeeping mission in Bosnia; and

WHEREAS, Georgia has a valiant history of military participation in both active duty and the National Guard. Georgia National Guardsmen have taken up arms in defense of America´s freedoms in every major war and conflict in our nation´s history from the American Revolution to the Persian Gulf War; and

WHEREAS, living and working in more than 40 communities across our state, the members of the 48th Infantry Brigade contribute everyday to the lives of their families and neighbors, carrying on a variety of roles within their communities in addition to their military service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express their deepest appreciation for and support of the men and women of the Georgia Army National Guard and urge communities, businesses, and employers to honor these courageous Georgians who will put their personal lives on hold to defend our nation´s interests and the interests of the Free World in the war-torn country of Bosnia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Major General David Poythress, Adjutant General for the Georgia Department of Defense.