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GA SR1070

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 13, 2014, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the organization's volunteers for their service to the state
  • The Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol comprises over 1,900 volunteer members in 45 squadrons and four groups statewide, with an estimated volunteer value of $4.9 million in 2012
  • Civil Air Patrol air and ground teams perform over 90 percent of inland search and rescue missions tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
  • Georgia Wing volunteers have supported the Governor's Task Force for Drug Suppression, honored more than 15,000 fallen soldiers through Wreaths Across America, and introduced hundreds of youth to aviation through flight orientation programs
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol

Legislative Description

Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 13, 2014

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/3/2014

Full Bill Text

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