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.