Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 314: Brasher, Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Vernita Monsegue; recognize
Last action March 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Vernita Monsegue Brasher for her 26 years of service in the United States Army and her continued community involvement.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Vernita Monsegue Brasher for her 26-year career in the United States Army, tracing her service from her 1978 commissioning through ROTC at Hofstra University to postings in Germany, Pennsylvania, Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, and Missouri, ending with her retirement in 2004 as a Colonel. The resolution also notes her continued community work as a member of the National Association of Black Military Women, where she has served as National Treasurer and Membership Chairperson. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Colonel (Ret.) Brasher as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Vernita Monsegue Brasher for her 26 years of service in the United States Army.
- Recounts her military career and postings in Germany, Pennsylvania, Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, and Missouri.
- Notes her promotion to Colonel and her 2004 retirement from the Human Resources Command in St. Louis, Missouri.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Vernita Monsegue Brasher. It also references the National Association of Black Military Women, an organization she has served in leadership roles.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official commendation of Colonel (Ret.) Brasher's military career and community service into the Georgia Senate's public record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail her military career from her 1978 commissioning through her 2004 retirement as a Colonel.
- The resolved clause formally commends her for her service and extends well wishes for continued health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Vernita Monsegue Brasher honorably served in the United States Army for 26 years, demonstrating exemplary leadership and dedication throughout her distinguished military career”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
Topics
- military honors
- veterans recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution