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04 LC 28 1814
House Resolution
1889
By: Representatives Powell of the 23rd and McCall of the 78th
By: Representatives Powell of the 23rd and McCall of the 78th
A RESOLUTION
Commending the World War II Veterans of northeast Georgia,
the home front, and their families; to recognize May 24-30, 2004, as
Georgia´s
"Tribute to Its World War II Generation"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, America fought World War II from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946, its official ending date; and it is understood that America´s resources and efforts toward its Allies were ongoing during the 1930s and leading up to Pearl Harbor; and
WHEREAS, Georgia has always provided its best and brightest sons and daughters to serve in our country´s wars and during peace time; and
WHEREAS, Georgia contributed 324,373 of its men and women to serve during World War II; and thus had 6,781 killed in action, 11,650 wounded in action, 652 held as prisoners of war, and 364 still unaccounted for; and
WHEREAS, Georgia dedicated its State World War II Memorial on December 7, 1995, listing 6,781 names of its KIAs and other data, maps, and quotes; and
WHEREAS, Georgians understand that "Freedom Is Not Free" and that all generations have offered themselves to serve in harm´s way, thus embracing John 15:13; and all of this state´s World War II veterans, the home front, and their families are to be highly commended for their service, sacrifice, and devotion to duty during a most trying time in America´s and the world´s history; and
WHEREAS, Georgia has 97,796 living World War II veterans, with their families; and America is going to dedicate its National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 29, 2004; and Georgia, as a state government, made a direct contribution of $324,373; and
WHEREAS, America fought World War II from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946, its official ending date; and it is understood that America´s resources and efforts toward its Allies were ongoing during the 1930s and leading up to Pearl Harbor; and
WHEREAS, Georgia has always provided its best and brightest sons and daughters to serve in our country´s wars and during peace time; and
WHEREAS, Georgia contributed 324,373 of its men and women to serve during World War II; and thus had 6,781 killed in action, 11,650 wounded in action, 652 held as prisoners of war, and 364 still unaccounted for; and
WHEREAS, Georgia dedicated its State World War II Memorial on December 7, 1995, listing 6,781 names of its KIAs and other data, maps, and quotes; and
WHEREAS, Georgians understand that "Freedom Is Not Free" and that all generations have offered themselves to serve in harm´s way, thus embracing John 15:13; and all of this state´s World War II veterans, the home front, and their families are to be highly commended for their service, sacrifice, and devotion to duty during a most trying time in America´s and the world´s history; and
WHEREAS, Georgia has 97,796 living World War II veterans, with their families; and America is going to dedicate its National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 29, 2004; and Georgia, as a state government, made a direct contribution of $324,373; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Veterans Leadership Program desires to
ensure that Georgia properly recognizes this generation through enhancing their
registration with the memorial, helping them to attend the D.C. ceremony if they
wish and can, and helping all of
Georgia´s
cities, counties, and other entities to recognize them in their local
ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, Georgia´s own Commissioner Pete Wheeler, Georgia Department of Veterans Service, has served as chairman of the National World War II Memorial Advisory Board since 1994 and is still currently serving in that capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body highly commend the World War II Veterans of northeast Georgia, the home front, and their families for their outstanding service to Georgia, America, and the world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we commend the May 29, 2004, dedication of America´s World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Georgia Veterans Leadership Program´s efforts to ensure this "Greatest Generation" is properly recognized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we designate May 24-30, 2004, as Georgia´s "Tribute to Its World War II Generation"; and encourage all coordinating agencies, organizations, and associations to work together in planning and hosting these events in honor of our World War II veterans.
WHEREAS, Georgia´s own Commissioner Pete Wheeler, Georgia Department of Veterans Service, has served as chairman of the National World War II Memorial Advisory Board since 1994 and is still currently serving in that capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body highly commend the World War II Veterans of northeast Georgia, the home front, and their families for their outstanding service to Georgia, America, and the world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we commend the May 29, 2004, dedication of America´s World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Georgia Veterans Leadership Program´s efforts to ensure this "Greatest Generation" is properly recognized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we designate May 24-30, 2004, as Georgia´s "Tribute to Its World War II Generation"; and encourage all coordinating agencies, organizations, and associations to work together in planning and hosting these events in honor of our World War II veterans.