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.