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GA HR1951

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cheokas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution commending the 194th Armored Brigade for its strength, leadership, and courage following its relocation from Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Fort Benning, Georgia, as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program
  • The 194th Armored Brigade is the only Active Army unit that trains initial entry tankers, scouts, and Bradley and Abrams mechanics, with 580 assigned soldiers annually training over 7,000 new soldiers
  • Many graduating soldiers from the brigade report directly to units deploying to Afghanistan for combat operations within months of completing training
  • The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies to Colonel Kevin MacWatters, Command Sergeant Major James Daniels, and other named brigade personnel
  • Sponsored by Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Collins of the 27th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 49th, Hanner of the 148th, and others

Legislative Description

194th Armored Brigade; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/21/2012

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