SR 548: Flournoy, Kimia Irmesha; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Kimia Irmesha Flournoy, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2006, was stationed at seven bases, and deployed to Norway and Iraq, earning multiple military awards and decorations. The resolution also recognizes her post-military work in metro Atlanta, where she held leadership roles in veteran service groups such as the American Legion, Soldiers Angels, Minority Veterans of America, Team RWB, and The Mission Continues. The Senate resolves to commend her for her service and sacrifices and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for her service in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2006.
• Lists her military deployments, duty stations, and awards including the Presidential Unit Citation and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
• Honors her volunteer leadership roles in veteran service organizations in metro Atlanta after leaving the military.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Flournoy.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.

The resolution directly names and honors Kimia Irmesha Flournoy, a Marine Corps veteran. It also references the veteran service organizations she worked with in metro Atlanta, including the American Legion, Soldiers Angels, Minority Veterans of America, and The Mission Continues.

The resolution creates no new law, funding, or requirement. Its practical effect is a formal, public honor read into the Senate record and a printed copy given to Flournoy, marking Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol.

• The whereas clauses detail Flournoy's Marine Corps service from 1998 to 2006, her deployments to Norway and Iraq, and her military awards.
• The whereas clauses also describe her civilian volunteer leadership roles with several Atlanta-area veteran service organizations.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend her for her dedication, bravery, and sacrifices.
• The final resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-04-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-04-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
• Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)

• veterans
• Georgia Senate resolution
• women veterans
• military service recognition