Carden, Lieutenant General Thomas M.; recognize

This resolution (SR 654) recognizes Lieutenant General Thomas M. Carden for his military service and recent appointment as Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau. It specifically honors his 30+ years of leadership in the Georgia Army National Guard and U.S. Army, including his role as Georgia's Adjutant General (2019-2024) and his historic 2026 confirmation as the first four-star general in that position. The resolution expresses the Georgia Senate's appreciation for his dedication to national defense and service to Georgia. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any laws.