SR548: SR548 Flournoy, Kimia Irmesha; recognize

25 LC 129 0465 Senate Resolution 548 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd, Rhett of the 33rd and Harbison of the 15th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Kimia Irmesha Flournoy on Women Veterans Appreciation1 Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Kimia Irmesha Flournoy served as a guardian of this na tion's freedom and3 liberty with the United States Marine Corps, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow4 Americans from 1998 to 2006; and5 WHEREAS, during her tenure in the military, she was stationed at seven different bases and6 was deployed in Norway and Iraq; and7 WHEREAS, her awards and military decorations include the Presidential Unit Citation (1st8 FSSG), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbonwith9 1 star, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, three Meritorious Masts, and10 three Letters of Appreciation; and11 WHEREAS, she relocated to metro Atlanta after her departure from the military, where she12 took on leadership roles in various veteran service organizatio ns such as Commander of13 American Legion Mundy-Beck Post 9-1-1 for four years, the Atlan ta Mobile Food14 Distribution Coordinator for Soldiers Angels for two years, Tea m Lead for Minority15 S. R. 548 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0465 Veterans of America (Atlanta Chapter) for two years, Project Co ordinator for Society's16 Gardeners, Team RWB Atlanta Chapter Captain for two years, musi cian and coach with17 Alchemy Sky Veterans Music Project, and was The Mission Continues Atlanta 3rd Platoon18 Leader for three years; and19 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high20 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom21 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved22 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng contributions of this24 exemplary veteran are appropriately honored.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26 recognize and commend Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for the dedication, bravery, and sacrifices27 she has made to serve her country and extend sincere best wishes for her continued health,28 happiness, and success. 29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Kimia Irmesha31 Flournoy.32 S. R. 548 - 2 -