Senate Resolution 339
By: Senators Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd, James of the
28th, Parent of the 44th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten honorably served for 24 years as a Logistics
Officer in the United States Army, commanding two Headquarters Companies, instructing
ROTC students at the University of North Carolina, and concluding her career as Executive
Officer to the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Reserve Command
at Fort McPherson, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, her exemplary service earned her numerous military awards and decorations,
including the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters,
the Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and many more; and
WHEREAS, following her military career, Colonel (Ret.) Staten became a licensed Georgia
Real Estate Broker and established Promise Realty Inc. and HLS & Associates LLC; and
WHEREAS, she has remained actively involved in various professional and community
organizations, including serving as President Emeritus of the Atlanta Metro Chapter of the
National Association of Black Military Women; and
WHEREAS, she further serves as a lifetime member of the Military Officers Association of
America, the Association of the United States Army, the National Association of Black
Military Women, and Disabled American Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Colonel (Ret.) Staten is a person of magnanimous strengths with an
unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, her selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of
human spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding
accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Colonel (Ret.) Harriet Staten for her effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and this nation and extend the most sincere
best wishes for continued 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 Colonel (Ret.)
Harriet Staten.