SR339: SR339 Staten, Colonel (Ret.) Harriet; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten for her 24 years as a Logistics Officer in the United States Army, including commanding two Headquarters Companies, teaching ROTC students at the University of North Carolina, and finishing her career at Fort McPherson, Georgia. It also notes her military awards, her post-military work as a licensed Georgia real estate broker who founded two companies, and her ongoing involvement with veterans and military women's organizations. The resolution formally commends her for her service to Georgia and the nation and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten for her military and civilian service on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names and honors Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten. It does not impose duties or create effects on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of distributing a copy.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; its significance is symbolic, formally putting the Georgia Senate's recognition of an individual's military and civilian service into the public record.

• The whereas clauses describe her 24 year Army career as a Logistics Officer, including commanding two Headquarters Companies and serving at Fort McPherson, Georgia.
• The whereas clauses list her military awards, including the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
• The whereas clauses note her post-military career as a Georgia real estate broker and founder of Promise Realty Inc. and HLS & Associates LLC.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her service to Georgia and the nation.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)

• veterans recognition
• military service
• Georgia Senate resolution
• ceremonial honors