Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 299: Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton; recognize
Last action February 28, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton for her 22-year Army career and her professional and community work after retiring from the military.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton, a Mississippi native who earned a political science degree from Alcorn State University and served 22 years as an Army Ordnance (Logistics) Officer, including both active duty and Army Reserve service. The resolution also notes her post-military accomplishments, including a master's degree from Central Michigan University, work as a real estate agent, and ownership of Phoenix Realty and Business Services LLC. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, and it extends the Senate's best wishes for her future health and happiness.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton for her 22-year military career with the United States Army.
- Recognizes her professional achievements after retirement, including her real estate business and educational credentials.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her future health and happiness, with no changes to Georgia law.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton. It does not create obligations for any other group, agency, or member of the public; its only administrative effect is a directive to the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public statement by the Georgia Senate honoring one individual's military service and civilian achievements.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount her military commission in 1989, her Army logistics career, and her later education and business ownership.
- The resolved clause formally commends her for her military service, professional achievements, and community involvement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, demonstrating exceptional dedication and leadership throughout her distinguished 22-year military career”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- 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
- military recognition
- veterans
- Georgia Senate resolution
- community honor