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GA HR1166
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brian Prince
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AI Summary
- Georgia House of Representatives expresses support for creating a state veterans cemetery in Augusta-Richmond County to serve the greater Augusta area's 66,000 military veterans and their growing population
- Current state and national cemetery locations require Augusta-area families to travel substantial distances to visit grave sites of veteran loved ones
- Veterans Administration annual grant program provides funding for states to construct veterans cemeteries, offering affordable burial options for veterans alongside fellow veterans
- Eligible burial recipients would include veterans, their spouses, and eligible dependent children
- Clerk of the House is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Augusta, City of; Richmond County; support creation of a state veterans cemetery
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
6/22/2020
Full Bill Text
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