Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1750: World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge; Thomas County; dedicate
Status: In committee, March 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the veterans of World War I and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the veterans of World War I and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the veterans of World War I and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedom that all United States citizens cherish; and WHEREAS, United States military veterans of World War I demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and WHEREAS, the state of Georgia played a significant role during America's participation in World War I, contributing more than 100,000 men and women to the war effort and holding more training camps than any other state; and WHEREAS, on Armistice Day, November 11, 1921, more than 1,000 Thomas County citizens and veterans gathered around the newly constructed bridge over Ochlockonee River on State Route 3 ALT for a dedication program to name the bridge "Memorial Bridge" but the bridge dedication was not preserved when the bridge was rebuilt in 1941; and H. R. 1750 LC 39 5072 WHEREAS, it is important that World War I veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their commitment to protecting the people and …
Sponsors
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173) · primary sponsor
- LaHood, John (R, 175)
- Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)
- Gerald Greene (R, 154)
- Cannon, Chas (R, 172)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1750?
- HR1750 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge; Thomas County; dedicate.
- What does HR1750 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the veterans of World War I and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1750?
- In committee as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1750?
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1750?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74191
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