HR509: HR509 Cotten, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her 21 years of service in the United States Army, from which she retired as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 2001. The resolution also highlights her community involvement, including leadership roles in the National Association of Black Military Women, the Omicron Nu Xi Military Sorority she founded, her church in Jonesboro, Georgia, and her work as a licensed realtor and insurance producer. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her 21 years of military service and community leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution names and honors Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten specifically. It has no legal effect on the general public, government agencies, or any broader group of Georgians.

This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives recognizing one individual's military service and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe her 21 years of Army service and retirement as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 2001.
• The whereas clauses detail her leadership roles, including founding the Omicron Nu Xi Military Sorority Inc. and its Auxiliaries.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for public service and offers well wishes.
• The final clause directs the House Clerk to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Lynn Heffner (D, HD-130)

• veterans
• military service
• community recognition
• Jonesboro Georgia