Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1992: Hearn, Major General George J., Jr.; honoring life, military service, and civic contributions; condolences
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life, military service, and civic contributions of Major General George J. Hearn, Jr. of Monroe, Georgia; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life, military service, and civic contributions of Major General George J. Hearn, Jr. of Monroe, Georgia; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, military service, and civic contributions of Major General George J. Hearn, Jr. of Monroe, Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Major General George J. Hearn, Jr., of Monroe, rendered distinguished and honorable service to the State of Georgia and the United States through more than four decades of military leadership, public service, and civic devotion; and WHEREAS, General Hearn began his military career in 1925 as a private in the Georgia National Guard's Howitzer Company, 121st Infantry Regiment, in Monroe, rose through the enlisted ranks, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1932, ultimately attaining the rank of Major General, the highest rank a Guardsman can achieve; and WHEREAS, during World War II, General Hearn was called to active federal service in the United States Army, where he served with distinction as an antiaircraft artillery battery, battalion, and group commander, including command of an antiaircraft artillery group responsible for the air defense of the Panama Canal Zone, and he was honorably discharged on March 9, 1946, in the grade of Colonel; and H. R. 1992 LC 129 1510 WHEREAS, during the Korean War, General Hearn was again called to active duty, serving as executive officer of the 108th Antiaircraft Artillery Brigade, contributing to the air defense of metropolitan areas in New Jersey and Pennsylvania; and …
Sponsors
- Hugh Williamson (R) · primary sponsor
- Josh Bonner (R, 73)
- Cannon, Chas (R, 172)
- DeLoach, Buddy (R)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, 12)
- Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1992?
- HR1992 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Hearn, Major General George J., Jr.; honoring life, military service, and civic contributions; condolences.
- What does HR1992 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life, military service, and civic contributions of Major General George J. Hearn, Jr. of Monroe, Georgia; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1992?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1992?
- Hugh Williamson (R), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1992?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74563
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