SR297: SR297 Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements, an Eatonton, Georgia native who served in the United States Army, including during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield, where she earned the Army Commendation Medal. The resolution details her personal and civic achievements: being the first in her family to earn a high school diploma and college degree, earning a psychology degree after her service, and spending more than 30 years mentoring youth through Girl Scouts, coaching, and Junior Achievement. It also notes her continued advocacy for veterans through several organizations. The Senate directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements for her military service and community work.
• States the Senate's official praise for her achievements but creates no new law, funding, or program.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Clements.

This resolution directly names and honors Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution carries symbolic and ceremonial weight rather than legal force. It provides public, official recognition of an individual Georgian's military service and community contributions, but it does not change any law, spend state money, or affect anyone else's rights or obligations.

• The whereas clauses recount Clements' Army service, including her Army Commendation Medal from Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield.
• The whereas clauses also describe her post-service education and over 30 years of youth mentorship work.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her military service, community leadership, and dedication to uplifting others.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a 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)

• veterans recognition
• military service
• Georgia Senate resolution
• youth mentorship