SR296: SR296 Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon. It recounts her life story: her birth in 1985, her upbringing in Augusta, Georgia, her graduation from George P. Butler High School, her time at Fort Valley State University, and her 2009 enlistment in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman. The resolution describes her military training and service, including her time aboard the USS Carl Vinson and her final post at NAS Lemoore before her honorable discharge in 2019. It also notes her post-service pursuits in nursing and psychology, her work as a life coach, and her involvement with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Black Military Women. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the document.

• Formally recognizes and commends Diesha Blackmon for her service in the United States Navy and her community contributions.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes to her for future health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution directly names and honors Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon. It does not create any legal requirement, funding, or rule affecting the public, agencies, or other Georgians.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of one individual's Navy service and community work, formally entered into the Senate's record.

• The whereas clauses detail Blackmon's biography, education, and Navy career, including her 2009 enlistment and 2019 honorable discharge.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her military service and community contributions.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to Blackmon.

1. 2025-02-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)

• military recognition
• veterans
• Georgia Senate resolution
• U.S. Navy