HR511: HR511 Smith, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay; commend

25 LC 129 0252 House Resolution 511 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Heffner of the 130th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith valiantly and courageously served3 as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy for 24 years,4 and she continues to live by the Navy core values of honor, courage, and commitment; and5 WHEREAS, her many notable assignments include being recalled to active duty on6 September 27, 2001, after the terrorist attacks on our country, during which she participated7 in Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom at Naval Security Force Bahrain as a security8 patrolwoman; and9 WHEREAS, she currently serves her community as a member of the Military Sorority Delta10 Omicron Alpha, the American Legion Post 291, Veterans Helping Veterans, and the National11 Association of Black Military Women; and12 WHEREAS, in 2018, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith st arted her company,13 Legacy Bridge Inc., where she takes on everything from merchandising sales and publishing14 to community outreach; and15 H. R. 511 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0252 WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith is a highly decorated veteran,16 having received prestigious awards such as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed17 Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and more; and18 WHEREAS, her selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tri bute to the strength of19 human spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and pr oper that the outstanding20 accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be appropriately honored.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body recognize and commend Staff Sergeant ( Ret.) Bridgett Renay23 Smith for her effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and24 this nation and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Staff27 Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith.28 H. R. 511 - 2 -