Georgia House Bill HR199

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/6/25
• Enrolled: 2/6/25
• Passed: 2/6/25

Caption

Henry County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Warhawk Battalion; commend

Summary

House Resolution 199 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Henry County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Warhawk Battalion in McDonough, Georgia. The resolution recognizes the unit as the oldest and one of the most decorated NJROTC programs in Henry County, noting repeated designation as a Distinguished Unit and other achievements that place it among the top tier of NJROTC units nationwide. The resolution also highlights the leadership of the program’s retired military instructors and the accomplishments of its cadets, including admissions to U.S. service academies and attendance at colleges and universities across Georgia and the Southeast. It further emphasizes the battalion’s community service and civic engagement through participation in veterans events, food drives, cleanup efforts, memorial projects, and other local service activities. The measure is purely honorary and does not create or amend any substantive law.

Impact

HR 199 has no direct legal or regulatory impact on state law, statutes, or agency operations. It is a ceremonial House resolution that formally commends a local high school NJROTC unit and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution, but it does not appropriate funds, impose requirements, or alter any Georgia code provisions.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and supportive. The bill text itself is celebratory, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative votes. The resolution reflects broad appreciation for the battalion’s academic, military, and community contributions.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because HR 199 is a commendation resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not appear to have generated debate over costs, mandates, or legal changes. Any discussion would likely center on recognition of the NJROTC program’s achievements and service rather than disagreement over substance.