--- title: SR 299. Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr299 cite_as: SR 299, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr299 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr299.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr299/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70961 date: 2025-02-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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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Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 299 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 Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, a native of Water Valley, Mississippi, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Alcorn State University, where she received her commission as a Second Lieutenant in May 1989, beginning her service as an Army Ordnance (Logistics) Officer; and WHEREAS, throughout her career, she served with distinction in both active duty and the Army Reserve, applying her expertise in logistics to ensure operational success and efficiency within the United States Army; and WHEREAS, following her retirement from military service, she furthered her education by earning a master's degree in human resources administration from Central Michigan University as well as multiple certifications in human resources and real estate; and WHEREAS, she is a dedicated entrepreneur who currently serves as a REALTOR and the owner of Phoenix Realty and Business Services LLC, where she provides real estate, notary public, and field inspection services; and WHEREAS, she remains a devoted wife to Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Dario Britton and a loving mother to their daughter, Sidney, while also actively supporting New Life Church in Decatur, Georgia, and volunteering within her community; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton for her exceptional military service, professional achievements, and dedicated community involvement as well as extend the most sincere best wishes for future 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 Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton. ## 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 Senate resolution formally honors retired Army Major Dorothy A. Britton for her 22-year military career and later achievements in business and community life. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes Major (Retired) Dorothy A. Britton, a native of Water Valley, Mississippi, who served 22 years in the United States Army after earning her commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1989 through Alcorn State University. The resolution recounts her military service as an Army Ordnance (Logistics) Officer, her later graduate education, and her post-military career as a real estate agent and owner of Phoenix Realty and Business Services LLC. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Major Britton as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally states the Georgia Senate's recognition and commendation of Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton for her military service and career. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Major Britton. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Major (Ret.) Dorothy A. Britton, her husband Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Dario Britton, and their daughter Sidney. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters Resolutions like this one carry no legal force and do not change any Georgia law or funding. Their significance is symbolic: they give the Senate an official way to publicly honor an individual's military and civic accomplishments. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Britton's 22-year Army career, her degree from Alcorn State University, and her 1989 commission as a Second Lieutenant. - The whereas clauses also note her master's degree from Central Michigan University and her current work as a REALTOR and owner of Phoenix Realty and Business Services LLC. - The first resolving clause formally commends her for her military service, professional achievements, and community involvement. - The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-28) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-28) - Sponsors: Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, Kenya Wicks, Michael Rhett, Ed Harbison, Freddie Sims, Derek Mallow, Harold Jones, Elena Parent, Randal Mangham, Chuck Payne, Nikki Merritt, Jason Esteves, Sally Harrell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70961 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr299.md?full=1