Bill Text: GA HR366 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Organization for Military Education in Georgia (OMEGA); commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-19 - Senate Read and Adopted [HR366 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR366-Introduced.html

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09 LC 25 5512

House Resolution 366

By: Representatives Amerson of the 9th, Yates of the 73rd, Williams of the 4th, Burkhalter of the 50th, and Hembree of the 67th

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Organization for Military Education in Georgia (OMEGA); and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Organization for Military Education in Georgia (OMEGA) is a Department of Defense (DOD) recognized Advisory Council on Military Education (ACME); and

WHEREAS, an ACME is a state based organization with links to DOD through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES); and

WHEREAS, OMEGA acts as an advisory council whose main purpose is to engage state legislative and policymaking bodies, educational institutions, military organizations and communities, and associated state and federal agencies in a collaborative effort to enhance educational opportunities for the military work force, veterans, and their families within the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, OMEGA serves as a principal forum for linking the educational needs of the military work force, its veterans, and family members to the program development mechanisms of educational institutions and agencies in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, OMEGA seeks to include state government and agency representatives with military and civilian education staff and institutional representatives in an effort to provide advice and counsel in support of the development of effective legislation and policies designed to enhance access, retention, and successful matriculation of military, veteran, and family member students within the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, through close association with military organizations and installations, OMEGA may make recommendations recognizing the achievements of those persons and organizations that have contributed to the advancement of educational opportunities for the military work force, veterans, and their family members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members thereof recognize and commend the Organization for Military Education in Georgia (OMEGA) for its many contributions to the welfare of the military work force, veterans, and their families within the State of Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Organization for Military Education in Georgia (OMEGA).