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HR 511: Smith, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay; commend

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House Resolution 511

By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Heffner of the 130th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith valiantly and courageously served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy for 24 years, and she continues to live by the Navy core values of honor, courage, and commitment; and

WHEREAS, her many notable assignments include being recalled to active duty on September 27, 2001, after the terrorist attacks on our country, during which she participated in Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom at Naval Security Force Bahrain as a security patrolwoman; and

WHEREAS, she currently serves her community as a member of the Military Sorority Delta Omicron Alpha, the American Legion Post 291, Veterans Helping Veterans, and the National Association of Black Military Women; and

WHEREAS, in 2018, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith started her company, Legacy Bridge Inc., where she takes on everything from merchandising sales and publishing to community outreach; and

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith is a highly decorated veteran, having received prestigious awards such as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and more; and

WHEREAS, her selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of human spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith for her effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and this nation and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith.