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This resolution commends the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a volunteer organization founded in 1941 to assist the United States military, for its significant contributions to Georgia and the nation. Recognized as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force since 1948, the CAP performs three key missions: emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs. The Georgia Wing, comprising nearly 2,000 volunteers across 44 squadrons and six groups, has been particularly notable for its humanitarian efforts, including providing critical support during the COVID-19 pandemic and hurricane relief efforts. In 2021, the Georgia Wing received national recognition for its community support, and in 2024, the estimated value of its volunteer hours exceeded $7.6 million. The resolution specifically acknowledges the CAP's volunteers as "flying minutemen" who consistently provide invaluable emergency services, support homeland security, conduct search and rescue missions, assist in disaster relief, and contribute to counter-drug efforts. The House of Representatives formally recognizes the selfless contributions of CAP volunteers and directs the House Clerk to distribute an official copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71525