SR299: SR299 Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Major (Retired) Dorothy A. Britton, a native of Water Valley, Mississippi, who served 22 years in the United States Army after earning her commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1989 through Alcorn State University. The resolution recounts her military service as an Army Ordnance (Logistics) Officer, her later graduate education, and her post-military career as a real estate agent and owner of Phoenix Realty and Business Services LLC. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Major Britton as a keepsake.

• Formally states the Georgia Senate's recognition and commendation of Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton for her military service and career.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Major Britton.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton, her husband Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Dario Britton, and their daughter Sidney. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

Resolutions like this one carry no legal force and do not change any Georgia law or funding. Their significance is symbolic: they give the Senate an official way to publicly honor an individual's military and civic accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses describe Britton's 22-year Army career, her degree from Alcorn State University, and her 1989 commission as a Second Lieutenant.
• The whereas clauses also note her master's degree from Central Michigan University and her current work as a REALTOR and owner of Phoenix Realty and Business Services LLC.
• The first resolving clause formally commends her for her military service, professional achievements, and community involvement.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

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)

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