--- title: SR 548. Flournoy, Kimia Irmesha; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr548 cite_as: SR 548, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr548 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr548.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr548/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71996 date: 2025-04-04 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Flournoy, Kimia Irmesha; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0465 Senate Resolution 548 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd, Rhett of the 33rd and Harbison of the 15th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Kimia Irmesha Flournoy on Women Veterans Appreciation1 Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Kimia Irmesha Flournoy served as a guardian of this na tion's freedom and3 liberty with the United States Marine Corps, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow4 Americans from 1998 to 2006; and5 WHEREAS, during her tenure in the military, she was stationed at seven different bases and6 was deployed in Norway and Iraq; and7 WHEREAS, her awards and military decorations include the Presidential Unit Citation (1st8 FSSG), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbonwith9 1 star, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, three Meritorious Masts, and10 three Letters of Appreciation; and11 WHEREAS, she relocated to metro Atlanta after her departure from the military, where she12 took on leadership roles in various veteran service organizatio ns such as Commander of13 American Legion Mundy-Beck Post 9-1-1 for four years, the Atlan ta Mobile Food14 Distribution Coordinator for Soldiers Angels for two years, Tea m Lead for Minority15 S. R. 548 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0465 Veterans of America (Atlanta Chapter) for two years, Project Co ordinator for Society's16 Gardeners, Team RWB Atlanta Chapter Captain for two years, musi cian and coach with17 Alchemy Sky Veterans Music Project, and was The Mission Continues Atlanta 3rd Platoon18 Leader for three years; and19 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high20 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom21 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved22 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng contributions of this24 exemplary veteran are appropriately honored.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26 recognize and commend Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for the dedication, bravery, and sacrifices27 she has made to serve her country and extend sincere best wishes for her continued health,28 happiness, and success. 29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Kimia Irmesha31 Flournoy.32 S. R. 548 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution honors Kimia Irmesha Flournoy, a Marine Corps veteran, on Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol for her military service and volunteer work with veterans organizations. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Kimia Irmesha Flournoy, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2006, including deployments to Norway and Iraq, and who earned several military honors during her service. The resolution also describes her volunteer leadership roles after moving to metro Atlanta, including work with the American Legion, Soldiers' Angels, Minority Veterans of America, and other veteran support groups. The Senate formally commends her for her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Kimia Irmesha Flournoy for her service in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2006. - Lists her military deployments, bases, and awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and National Defense Service Medal. - Documents her post-military volunteer leadership roles with several Atlanta-area veteran service organizations. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Flournoy. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Kimia Irmesha Flournoy, a Marine Corps veteran. It also references several veteran service organizations in metro Atlanta where she has volunteered, though it creates no obligations for them. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives public, official recognition from the Georgia Senate to a veteran's military service and community volunteer work, timed to Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses detail Flournoy's Marine Corps service from 1998 to 2006, including deployments to Norway and Iraq and her military awards. - The whereas clauses also describe her volunteer leadership roles, such as Commander of American Legion Mundy-Beck Post 9-1-1 and roles with Team RWB Atlanta and The Mission Continues. - The resolved clause has the Senate formally commend her for her service and sacrifices. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her an appropriate copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Sonya Halpern, Kenya Wicks, Tonya Anderson, Michael Rhett, Ed Harbison - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71996 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr548.md?full=1