Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 322: Beamon, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen; recognize
Last action March 3, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon for her 26 years of service in the United States Army Reserve.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any state law. Instead, it recounts the military career of Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon, who served 26 years in the United States Army Reserve in roles such as Chief of the AGR Boards Branch and instructor at the USAR Retention School, and later spent 13 years as an Instructional Systems Specialist developing training materials for enlisted leaders. The resolution lists her military honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal, her community involvement with groups like Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and her educational background. The Senate resolves to commend her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon for her 26-year military career in the United States Army Reserve.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Beamon.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for her future health and happiness.
- Makes no changes to Georgia law, funding, or agency operations, as it is a purely ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial impact on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official statement by the Georgia Senate publicly honoring an individual's decades of military and community service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Beamon's 26-year Army Reserve career, including roles at USASMA and the Eighth United States Army in Korea.
- The resolution lists her military honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal.
- The resolving clause formally commends her service and wishes her future health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon for her exceptional military career and her efficient, effective, and dedicated service to her nation”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Freddie Powell Sims (D, SD-12)
- Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-35)
- Nabilah Parkes (D, SD-7)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-5)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-10)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- David Lucas (D, SD-26)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
Topics
- military honors
- veterans
- Senate resolution
- community recognition