SR549: SR549 Causey, Etesta Y; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Etesta Y Causey, a retired Master Sergeant who served in the United States Army Reserve from 1992 to 2018. The resolution highlights her military service as well as her later work as founder of several organizations, including New Normal Resiliency, the Catch22 Mental and Emotional Well Being Project, and Creativ CausE. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends Causey for her dedication, bravery, and sacrifices, and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Causey. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor tied to Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol.

• Formally recognizes and commends Etesta Y Causey for her military service in the United States Army Reserve from 1992 to 2018.
• States the Senate's commendation of her civilian work founding organizations focused on emotional wellness and community outreach.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Causey.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

The resolution directly names and honors Etesta Y Causey, a retired U.S. Army Reserve Master Sergeant. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.

This resolution has no legal effect and does not change any Georgia law or program. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of an individual veteran's military service and community contributions during Women Veterans Appreciation Day.

• The whereas clauses describe Causey's Army Reserve service from 1992 to 2018 and her founding of New Normal Resiliency, the Catch22 Mental and Emotional Well Being Project, and Creativ CausE.
• The first resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Causey and extends wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• The second resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Causey.

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