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SR 751: Saunders-Murphy, Shontell; condolences

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Senate Resolution 751

By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Anderson of the 43rd and Rhett of the 33rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring Shontell Saunders-Murphy; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Shontell Saunders-Murphy has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, she served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans until her honarble discharge in 1995; and

WHEREAS, During her service, she served as a Master-at-Arms, attended Yeoman training school, and went on to serve as a Yeoman to both the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, Florida, where she developed a strong foundation in leadership, organization, and operational excellence; and

WHEREAS, following her military service, she has built a distinguished career in healthcare management and veteran advocacy, and currently serves as the President and CEO of Veterans Advocate, Inc., where she assists veterans in navigating the Veteran's Affairs disability compensation process; and

WHEREAS, Shontell's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, and keen sense of vision, have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, committed to service beyond her profession, Shontell has held multiple leadership roles within the community, including serving on the Executive Board of American Veterans as a Public Relations Officer and on the Executive Board of the National Association of Black Military Women as a Social Media and Public Relations Officer; and

WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor Shontell Saunders-Murphy for her unwavering dedication to advocating for veterans, their families, and underserved communities and extend the most sincere best wishes for her 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 Shontell Saunders-Murphy.