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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR546: SR546 Allen, Nyala; recognize

Last action April 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Army veteran Nyala Allen for her military service and her work as a business owner supporting veterans and military families.

In plain language

This resolution honors Nyala Allen, who served in the United States Army from 1996 to 2012, on Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Georgia Capitol. It highlights her work after military service, including founding Key Coaching & Consulting, LLC in 2023, which offers coaching on wellness and personal development, and ACE Veteran Realty, LLC, a veteran-owned real estate firm that helps military families and veterans use VA loan benefits to buy homes. The resolution notes she received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 and belongs to a local realtors' Million Dollar Club. The Senate formally commends her for her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Nyala Allen for her service in the United States Army from 1996 to 2012.
  • States the Senate's commendation of her entrepreneurship through Key Coaching & Consulting, LLC and ACE Veteran Realty, LLC.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Nyala Allen.
  • Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Nyala Allen, an Army veteran and business owner. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

Why it matters

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to state law or policy. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate acknowledgment of Nyala Allen's military service and business achievements, along with a printed copy of the resolution presented to her.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Allen's Army service from 1996 to 2012 and her founding of Key Coaching & Consulting, LLC and ACE Veteran Realty, LLC.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Allen for her dedication, bravery, and sacrifices in serving her country.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Allen.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • 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)

Topics

  • veterans recognition
  • women veterans
  • Georgia Senate resolution
  • military service honors

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