GA SR889

Georgia Senate formally recognizes the Civil Air Patrol for their volunteer service to the state

Civil Air Patrol was founded December 1, 1941, and designated by Congress on May 26, 1948, as the official auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force with missions in emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs

Georgia Wing consists of nearly 2,000 volunteer members in 37 squadrons and seven groups statewide

Georgia Wing provided hurricane relief support for Hurricanes Helene and Milton by delivering thousands of aerial images to FEMA and GEMA, operating distribution points, and conducting "Sundown Patrols" in South Georgia

Estimated value of Georgia Wing volunteer hours in 2024 exceeded $7.6 million