Georgia § 38-2-111 Honorary Georgia Colonels and Georgia Lieutenant Colonels

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§ 38-2-111 — Honorary Georgia Colonels and Georgia Lieutenant Colonels

Georgia § 38-2-111

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O.C.G.A. § 38-2-111 (2026).

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(a)The Governor may appoint one or more persons each year with the honorary title of Georgia Colonel. The selection of such persons shall be based on distinguished service to the State of Georgia and shall be without regard to previous military service, sex, or age limit. Georgia Colonel appointments shall be for the lifetime of the honoree.

(b)The General Assembly may designate through joint resolution one or more persons each year with the honorary title of Georgia Lieutenant Colonel. The selection of such persons shall be based on noteworthy contributions to the designee's community and shall be without regard to previous military service, sex, or age limit. Georgia Lieutenant Colonel designations shall be for the lifetime of the honoree.

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(a) The Governor may appoint one or more persons each year with the honorary title of Georgia Colonel. The selection of such persons shall be based on distinguished service to the State of Georgia and shall be without regard to previous military service, sex, or age limit. Georgia Colonel appointments shall be for the lifetime of the honoree. (b) The General Assembly may designate through joint resolution one or more persons each year with the honorary title of Georgia Lieutenant Colonel. The selection of such persons shall be based on noteworthy contributions to the designee's community and shall be without regard to previous military service, sex, or age limit. Georgia Lieutenant Colonel designations shall be for the lifetime of the honoree.