SR548: SR548 Flournoy, Kimia Irmesha; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Kimia Irmesha Flournoy, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2006, including deployments to Norway and Iraq, and who earned several military honors during her service. The resolution also describes her volunteer leadership roles after moving to metro Atlanta, including work with the American Legion, Soldiers' Angels, Minority Veterans of America, and other veteran support groups. The Senate formally commends her for her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for her service in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2006.
• Lists her military deployments, bases, and awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and National Defense Service Medal.
• Documents her post-military volunteer leadership roles with several Atlanta-area veteran service organizations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Flournoy.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Kimia Irmesha Flournoy, a Marine Corps veteran. It also references several veteran service organizations in metro Atlanta where she has volunteered, though it creates no obligations for them.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives public, official recognition from the Georgia Senate to a veteran's military service and community volunteer work, timed to Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol.

• The whereas clauses detail Flournoy's Marine Corps service from 1998 to 2006, including deployments to Norway and Iraq and her military awards.
• The whereas clauses also describe her volunteer leadership roles, such as Commander of American Legion Mundy-Beck Post 9-1-1 and roles with Team RWB Atlanta and The Mission Continues.
• The resolved clause has the Senate formally commend her for her service and sacrifices.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her an appropriate copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-04-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-04-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• veterans recognition
• Women Veterans Appreciation Day
• Georgia Senate resolution
• military service honors