Georgia CommonsSR 806: Olds, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Cendric D.; recognize
Last action February 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends retired Army Sergeant Major Cendric D. Olds of Henry County for 28 years of military service and continued community involvement.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring Sergeant Major (Ret.) Cendric D. Olds, who served in the United States Army Reserves from April 1990 to November 2018. The resolution recounts her career, including her role as the first Senior Enlisted Advisor Sergeant Major and Army Liaison Officer at the Joint Personal Effects Depot, where she supported families during Dignified Transfers at Dover Air Force Base, and her deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan overseeing thousands of personnel and equipment. The resolution also notes her post-retirement civic involvement with groups such as the American Legion, the Henry County NAACP, and several other organizations. It formally resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. It creates no new law, funding, or requirement beyond this formal recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Sergeant Major (Ret.) Cendric D. Olds for 28 years of service in the United States Army Reserves.
- Documents her military career highlights, including her work at the Joint Personal Effects Depot and her deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, serving solely as a ceremonial honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Sergeant Major (Ret.) Cendric D. Olds. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians, though it references organizations she belongs to, including the American Legion, the Henry County NAACP, and several sororities and civic groups.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places a formal record of appreciation for one veteran's military and community service into the official proceedings of the Georgia Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Olds's military career, including her 28 years of service from 1990 to 2018.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of her military and civic contributions.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Sergeant Major (Ret.) Cendric D. Olds for her 28 years of exemplary military service and her continued commitment to community leadership and civic engagement”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- military recognition
- veterans
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Henry County