08 LC 95
0611
House
Resolution 1565
By:
Representatives Williams of the
165th,
Barnard of the
166th,
Stephens of the
164th,
Amerson of the
9th,
and Bryant of the
160th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Warrior Transition Unit
(WTU) and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Warrior Transition Unit (WTU) is where
wounded, injured, and ill soldiers are medically treated and rehabilitated to
prepare them for a successful return to duty or transition to productive
civilian life; and
WHEREAS,
the Warrior Transition Unit has established an integrated and comprehensive
continuum of care and services for warriors in transition who are receiving
treatment at army medical treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS,
an essential part of a warrior in transition's healing is to include family
members in the entire rehabilitation process; and
WHEREAS,
beyond healing, the Warrior Transition Unit also provides myriad administrative
and family support services; and
WHEREAS,
the mission of the warrior in transition is, "I am a Warrior in Transition. My
job is to heal as I transition back to duty or continue serving the nation as a
Veteran in my community. This is not a status but a mission. I will succeed in
this mission because I am a Warrior and I am Army Strong"; and
WHEREAS,
the Warriors in Transition's service both domestically and in theatre
characterize its commitment to the army; and
WHEREAS,
warriors in transition have made and continue to make outstanding contributions
to the army; and
WHEREAS,
they have served as examples in leadership, courage, and service before
self.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join together in recognizing the Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield
Warrior Transition Unit and commend them on the outstanding services they offer
to the men and women serving our county and invite them to appear before this
body at a date and time designated by the Speaker of the House for the purpose
of being recognized by the House and receiving appropriate copies of this
resolution.