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SR 296: Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon; recognize

Last action February 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends retired Navy Petty Officer Diesha Blackmon for her military service and community contributions.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon, who grew up in Augusta, Georgia, graduated from George P. Butler High School, and served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman from 2009 until her honorable discharge in 2019. The resolution recounts her military training and service, including time aboard the USS Carl Vinson and at NAS Lemoore, and notes her post-military work in nursing, psychology, life coaching, and with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Black Military Women. The Senate resolves to commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon for her Navy service and community work.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law or residents beyond providing official, public recognition of one veteran's military service and community involvement.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses recount Blackmon's biography, education, and Navy career from 2009 to her 2019 honorable discharge.
  • The resolving clause commends her for her military service and community contributions and wishes her future health and happiness.
  • A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

From the bill

“the members of this body recognize and commend Petty Officer (Ret.) Diesha Blackmon for her exceptional military service and continued contributions to her community”

This is the resolution's core statement honoring Blackmon.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2025-02-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)Primary sponsor
  • Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
  • Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
  • Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
  • Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
  • Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
  • Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
  • Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
  • Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
  • Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
  • Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
  • Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
  • Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
  • Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)

Topics

  • veterans recognition
  • military service
  • Senate resolution
  • Augusta Georgia

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