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Senate
Resolution 575
By:
Senator Hill of the 4th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the 648th Engineer Battalion of the 48th Combat Brigade of the Georgia Army
National Guard; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
our nation´s security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put
their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm´s way to
protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS,
the members of the 648th Engineer Battalion of the 48th Combat Brigade of the
Georgia Army National Guard have long been recognized by the citizens of this
nation for the vital role that they have played in leadership and their deep
personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of the United States;
and
WHEREAS,
these military heroes have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive
and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction
during the global war on terror during Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS,
this group will be deployed to the Middle East in May, 2005, as a combat
engineer group in support of the United States armed forces; and
WHEREAS,
their selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of
human spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the
outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be
recognized appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the 648th Engineer Battalion of the 48th Combat Brigade of the Georgia Army
National Guard for their efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public
service to the citizens of their country and state; wish them Godspeed upon the
occasion of their deployment to Iraq; and extend to them their most profound and
sincere appreciation for all members of the United States military who stand
ever ready to lay the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the 648th Engineer
Battalion of the 48th Combat Brigade of the Georgia Army National Guard.