SR 339: Staten, Colonel (Ret.) Harriet; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten. It recounts her 24 year career as a Logistics Officer in the United States Army, including commanding two Headquarters Companies, teaching ROTC students at the University of North Carolina, and finishing her service as Executive Officer to the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Reserve Command at Fort McPherson, Georgia. It lists military honors she received, including the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal. The resolution also notes her post-military career as a licensed Georgia real estate broker who founded Promise Realty Inc. and HLS & Associates LLC, and her continued involvement in veterans and military women's organizations. The Senate resolves to commend her public service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to give her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten for her military service and later career, on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Colonel (Ret.) Staten.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements, as is typical for a ceremonial resolution.

This resolution directly affects Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten, who is honored by name. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Georgia Senate's administrative act of distributing the honorary document.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia Senate of one individual's military career and civic contributions, intended as a personal honor rather than a policy change.

• The whereas clauses describe Colonel (Ret.) Staten's 24 year Army career, her military honors, and her post-military real estate and civic work.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of her service to Georgia and the nation.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
• Donzella James (D, SD-28)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-40)

• military honors
• veterans
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• community recognition