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SR 719: Hardrick, Catherine; recognize

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Senate Resolution 719

By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Wicks of the 34th, Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd, Davenport of the 17th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Catherine Hardrick; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Catherine "Cat" Hardrick is a disabled United States Army veteran whose life and leadership reflect extraordinary resilience, courage, and an unwavering commitment to service; and

WHEREAS, Catherine served over 5 years in the United States Army as a 71L Administrative Specialist, providing mission critical personnel and operational support to military leadership, safeguarding sensitive personnel records, supporting command operations, and helping ensure unit readiness and mission effectiveness; and

WHEREAS, during her military service, Catherine served in the historic Operation Just Cause in Panama, supporting United States military operations focused on protecting American citizens, restoring democratic governance, and maintaining regional security; and

WHEREAS, through strength, faith, and perseverance, Catherine transformed her personal experience as a survivor of military sexual trauma into purpose, using her voice to support fellow veterans, advocate for trauma informed care, and help remove stigma surrounding military sexual trauma; and

WHEREAS, following her military service, Catherine built a distinguished career of more than 20 years in the finance industry, serving in roles including treasury analyst, mutual funds trading specialist, and executive level administrative leadership supporting senior executives in both the banking and corporate consulting sectors; and

WHEREAS, Catherine continues her service through public leadership and community impact as a newly elected Snellville City councilmember and the founder and CEO of Journey Within, LLC; and

WHEREAS, Catherine’s service and leadership have earned regional recognition, including the prestigious Yellow Ribbon Award for Women Impacting the Community, and her role in helping champion the Women Veterans Day Proclamation in Gwinnett County; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this extraordinary Georgian be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Catherine Hardrick for her leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to others.

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 Catherine Hardrick.