--- title: SR 1033. Brown, Terri; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1033 cite_as: SR 1033, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1033 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1033.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1033/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74423 date: 2026-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Brown, Terri; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 1033 By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Orrock of the 36th, Harrell of the 40th, Kemp of the 38th, Wicks of the 34th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring Terri Brown for her exceptional service and dedication to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Terri Brown has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving others as a Medical, Financial, and Legal Liaison, dedicating her career to bridging critical gaps between hospitals, courtrooms, and the clients she serves; and WHEREAS, through her work, she has provided invaluable assistance to individuals in need by helping them navigate doctor's appointments, financial challenges, and legal matters, ensuring that they receive comprehensive and compassionate support during times of need; and WHEREAS, she has served as an external case manager, coordinating follow-up care, organizing in-home services, and ensuring the continued care and safety of her clients as intended by medical professionals; and WHEREAS, prior to her civilian service, Terri Brown honorably served her country for 20 years as a United States Army Medic/EMT, during which time she performed a wide range of critical duties, including serving as an Emergency Room Technician and supporting specialized areas such as OB/GYN, thoracic surgery, plastic surgery, and neurosurgery at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and Fort Benning; and WHEREAS, during her distinguished military career, she also contributed her expertise to the Army Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Office, further demonstrating her dedication to the health and well-being of others; and WHEREAS, she has utilized the knowledge and experience gained throughout her military service to help individuals better understand medical instructions and ensure proper continuation of care in the home; and WHEREAS, Terri Brown is a woman of notable academic achievement, having earned an associate's degree in business administration from Georgia Military College, a bachelor's degree in business finance from Columbus State University, and a paralegal certificate from Auburn University; and WHEREAS, she has applied her education and skills to assist individuals in navigating complex financial and legal systems, empowering them with the tools and understanding necessary to improve their lives; and WHEREAS, her spirit of service extends beyond her professional career, as she continues to support both youth and senior citizens through fostering and adoption as well as serving as the legal guardian of a 96-year-old individual in need of guidance and care, ensuring dignity, stability, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, her tireless efforts to bridge gaps within the community have helped seniors enjoy their later years with dignity and have provided youth with stronger foundations for success; and WHEREAS, Terri Brown's life's work embodies compassion, leadership, and a steadfast dedication to meeting the needs of her community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor and commend Terri Brown for her outstanding service and extend their deepest appreciation for her continued contributions to the State of Georgia and its citizens. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Terri Brown. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors Terri Brown, a military veteran and medical, financial, and legal liaison, for her decades of service to Georgia communities. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizing Terri Brown for her career helping people navigate medical, financial, and legal challenges. It details her 20 years of service as a United States Army Medic and EMT, her work supporting suicide prevention efforts in the military, and her academic degrees from Georgia Military College, Columbus State University, and Auburn University. The resolution also highlights her civilian work as a case manager coordinating care for clients, as well as her personal contributions through fostering, adoption, and serving as legal guardian for an elderly individual. The Senate formally commends her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally commends Terri Brown on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her professional and personal service. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Terri Brown. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Terri Brown. It does not create obligations for any other group, agency, or member of the public. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public recognition by the Georgia Senate of one individual's military service and community work. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Terri Brown's career as a Medical, Financial, and Legal Liaison and her 20 years of service as an Army Medic/EMT. - It notes her academic credentials from Georgia Military College, Columbus State University, and Auburn University. - The resolved clause has the Senate honor and commend her for her service and contributions to Georgia. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Ed Harbison, Nan Orrock, Sally Harrell, RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Tonya Anderson, Sonya Halpern, Michael Rhett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74423 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1033.md?full=1