Bill > SR212

This resolution honors the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female unit of the Women's Army Corps that served critically important postal services during World War II. The battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight" and led by Major Charity Adams, consisted of 855 women who were the only predominantly Black Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during the war. Despite facing significant racial and sexual discrimination, these women worked tirelessly to sort and process massive amounts of mail - approximately 65,000 pieces per shift - in the United Kingdom and France, helping to clear substantial backlogs and maintain crucial communication for soldiers. The unit was uniquely self-sufficient, with members serving not just as postal clerks but also as cooks, mechanics, and in other support roles. At the end of the war, these women received no public recognition for their monumental contributions, making this resolution an important acknowledgment of their service. The resolution specifically honors their resilience, efficiency, and determination, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, helping to bring wider recognition to their historic achievements.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70523