Senate Resolution 297
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Rhett of the
33rd, Harbison of the 15th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements served as a guardian of this nation's freedom
and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly protecting and supporting her fellow
Americans throughout her distinguished military career; and
WHEREAS, a native of Eatonton, Georgia, she became the first in her family to earn a high
school diploma, attend and graduate from college, and enlist in the military, excelling both
academically and athletically by earning three full academic and athletic scholarships before
choosing to enlist in December 1981; and
WHEREAS, she was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for creating a mailroom and
constructing a secure storage area for body bags during Operation Desert Storm and
Operation Desert Shield, both of which greatly increased morale within the command; and
WHEREAS, after her military service, she earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and
an Associate of Science in physical education, receiving recognition from Who's Who
Among Students in American Universities and Colleges while also accumulating over 1,000
hours of volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, she has dedicated over 30 years to mentoring and youth programs as a Girl
Scout leader, coach, referee, Junior Achievement leader, and developer of mentorship and
physical fitness programs for at-risk youth; and
WHEREAS, she remains an active and committed advocate for veterans as Vice President
and Historian of the Atlanta Metro Chapter of the National Association of Black Military
Women, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign
Wars, and a chartered member of the Women's Memorial; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Sergeant (Ret.) Mary L. Clements for her exceptional military
service, community leadership, and lifelong dedication to uplifting others as well as extend
the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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 Sergeant (Ret.)
Mary L. Clements.